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Right of Way and Track Map - Cincinnati, Indianapolis, and Western RR, Operated by the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company (6/30/1918)

This map shows Cincinnati, Indianapolis, and Western RR's right of way and track between Fairview Ave. and N. Water St. This right of way is on Wabash RR track. Cincinnati, Indianapolis, and Western RR was operated by the Baltimore and Ohio…

Right of Way and Track Map - Cincinnati, Indianapolis, and Western RR, Operated by the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company (6/30/1918)

These are maps depicting the right of way and track for the Cincinnati, Indianapolis, and Western RR over Lake Decatur. The track goes through land belonging to: Wm. Deweese, Euclid Broadwell, Michael Elson, Wm. Prather, Jacob Stickle, Joseph…

Cincinnati, Indianapolis & Western RR Right of Way and Track Map - Fairview Ave to Franklin St. (6/30/1918 - Revised 6/7/1959)

This map shows the Cincinnati, Indianapolis & Western RR right of way and track from Fairview Ave. to Franklin St. The CI&W RR was operated by the Baltimore & Ohio Railroad Company. The map also shows the Wabash RR tracks and the St. Louis Bridge…

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Cincinnati, Indianapolis & Western RR Station Map: Lands, Tracks, and Structures - 6th St to 11th St. (6/30/1918) (Partial Map)

This partial station map shows the lands, tracks, and structures of the Cincinnati, Indianapolis & Western RR, which was operated by the Baltimore & Ohio Railroad Company, between 6th St. and 11th St.

Cincinnati, Indianapolis, & Western RR Right of Way and Track Map - Taylorville Rd to Sangamon River (original 6/30/1918, revised 1/7/1955)

This is a right of way and track map for the Cincinnati, Indianapolis & Western RR. The map shows the track running along Taylorville Road to the Sangamon River. The Cincinnati, Indianapolis, & Western RR was operated by the Baltimore & Ohio…

Photo of Jack W. Ruthrauff in uniform with name tag and serial number

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Herald and Review Library: Ruthrauff, Jack W., Article on back of photo; "Jack W. Ruthrauff, son of Preston Ruthrauff, 744 West Division street, recently received with army air corps silver wings and was commissioned a second lieutenant in the army…

Tags: AAF, Army Air Corps, Decatur IL., Fighter Pilot, World War II, WWII

Photo of Robert D. Rutledge in uniform in front of airplane

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Herald and Review Library: Rutledge, Lt. Robert D, Article on back of photo; "First Lieut. Robert D. Rutledge, son of Mr. and Mrs. Thelo Rutledge, 845 North Main, recently completed 35 operational missions as navigator of a Liberator bomber,…

Tags: AAF, Air Medal, Army Air Corps, Decatur IL., Liberator Bomber, Navigator, World War II, WWII

Photo of William M. Shilling in flight suit holding gun

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Herald and Review Library; Schilling, William M.; written on back of photo; "Aerial Gunner Receives Wings at Harlingen, Tex., Army Air Field, August 1943. City: Decatur, Illinois; Name: Wm. M. Shilling; son of Mr. and Mrs. David Lank Markham, 1351 E.…

Tags: Aerial Gunner, Army Air Corps, Decatur IL., World War II, WWII

Photo of Richard D. Kiick in uniform receiving the Distinguished Flying Cross

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Herald and Review Library: Kiick, Maj. Richard D.; Article on back of photo: "Richard D. Kiick, son of Mr. and Mrs. Elmer L. Kiick, of 535 West Prairie street, is shown receiving the Distinguished Flying Cross from his commanding officer with the…

Tags: Decatur IL., Distinguished Flying Cross, P-61 Black Widow, Shirley Lee, World War II, WWII

Photo of Sgt. Richard D. Whitney in bomber jacket

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Herald and Review Library: Whitney, Sgt. Richard D., Article on back of photo; "Training, Sgt. Richard D. Whitney, son of Mrs. Charles S. Whitney of 227 North Witt street, has completed his phases of combat training at the army air field at Mountain…

Tags: Army Air Corps, Decatur IL., Liberator Bomber, Radio Operator, World War II, WWII

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