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Photo of Frank Taylor in uniform
Herald and Review Library: Taylor, Frank C., Article on back of photo; "Parachutist, Sgt. Frank C. Taylor is now a member of the 508th parachute infantry, in combat training at Camp Mackall, N. C. His wife lives at 249 Est avenue. He joined the army…
Tags: 508th Parachute Infantry, Army, Decatur IL., World War II, WWII
Photo of Elizabeth (Pressley) Urbanowicz in uniform
Herald and Review Library: Urbanowicz, (Pressley) Elizabeth; Article on back of photo; "Decatur WAC At Fort Brady, Mich., Pfc. Elizabeth Pressely Urbanowicz, daughter of Mrs. Lora Poteet, 928 Taylor avenue, is in the ordnance supply warehouse at fort…
Tags: Decatur IL., WAC, Women's Army Corps, World War II, WWII
Photo of Coast Guard Lt. Herbert E. Schwalbe in uniform with binoculars hanging around his neck
Herald and Review Library: Schwalbe, Lt. Herbert E.; Article on back of photo; "From Public Relations Division, U. S. Coast Guard, Washington, D. C., Decatur Coast Guard Lieutenant on Pacific Invasion Duty; Coast Guard Lieutenant Herbert E. Schwalbe,…
Photo of Pvt. Merle Smith Nirider in uniform holding a rifle
Herald and Review Library: Nirider, Pvt. Merle Smith; Written on back of photo; "Marine Corps Base, San Diego, Calif., August --1943. Private Merle Smith Nirider, 35, has just received the honor badge for efficiency at the Recruit Depot, Marine Corps…
Tags: Chicago IL., Decatur IL., U. S. Marine Corps, World War II, WWII
Photo of Anne Harp in Wave uniform
Herald and Review Library: Harp, Anne; Article on back of photo; "Ann Harp in Florida. Ensign Ann Harp is senior Wave officer at the office of Naval procurement in Jacksonville, Fla. Ensign Harp, who has been instructor in shiops and aircraft at the…
Photo of Stephen G. Graliker in uniform
Herald and Review Library: Graliker, Stephen G.; Official Naval Photograph, unused.
Tags: Decatur IL., Navy, World War II, WWII
Photo of Jack Milton Strongman with machine gun
Herald and Review Library: Strongman, Jack Milton, son of Mrs. B. T. Strongman, R. R. #4, Decatur, IL.
Tags: Decatur IL., Machine Gunner, Navy, World War II, WWII
Photo of Carl E. Cater in Navy uniform
WWII - Herald and Review Library; Cater, Carl Eugene, 12/22/1942. Released official Navy photograph. Article on the back of the photo: "Carl Eugene Cater, 19, son of Mrs. Ruby Mentz of Shelbyville, has been graduated from recruit training at Great…
Tags: Decatur IL, Navy, Shelbyville IL., World War II, WWII
Photo of Pfc. William W. Hambrecht in uniform receiving the Purple Heart
Herald and Review Library: Hambrecht, Pfc. William W.; Article on back of photo; "Pfc. William W. Hambrecht, 19, son of Mr. and Mrs. Will Hambrecht of Forsyth, was presented the Purple Heart last week at the naval hospital in Great Lakes by Capt.…
Tags: Army, Decatur IL., Purple Heart, World War II, WWII
Photo of Wilbur Van Robinson in uniform
Herald and Review Library: Robinson, Wilbur Van; Article on back of photo; "Robins Gets Honors; Wilbur Van Robinson has graduated from recruit training with the highest honors in his company at the U.S. Naval training station, Great Lakes. A former…
Tags: Decatur IL., Navy, U.S.N., World War II, WWII