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Photo of Pfc. Melvin F. Mize in uniform
Herald and Review Library: Mize, Pfc. Melvin F., Article on back of photo; "Private First Class Melvin F. Mize, 27, a former, Decatur, Illinois, truck driver, has been returned to this country for treatment of wounds received in the fighting on…
Photo of Pvt. James Williams in uniform
Herald and Review Library: Williams, Pvt. James; accompanying photo; "Pvt. James Williams, wife, Ruth Anna Williams, R.F.D. #1, Decatur IL.."
Tags: Armored Replacement, Army, Decatur IL., World War II, WWII
Photo of Pvt. Alice C. Willis in uniform
Herald and Review Library: Willis, Pvt. Alice C., Article on back of photo; "Willis in Georgia; Pvt. Alice C. Willis of the WACS is receiving her basic training at Fort Oglethorpe, Ga. Private Willis was employed in the personnel office of the…
Tags: Decatur IL., Jacqueline Willis, WAC, WAVES, World War II, WWII
Photo of Darrell D. Roberts in uniform
Herald and Review Library: Roberts, Darrell D., husband of Mrs. Charlene Roberts, 637 W. Leafland, Decatur, IL. Article on back of photo; "Corporal Darrell Roberts, winner of a $50.00 War Bond for his help on Food Conservation and awarded…
Photo of Pfc. Leo "Steve" Grant in uniform hold rifle, army tents in background
Herald and Review Library: Grant, Leo "Steve", Article on back of photo; "Grant on Okinawa, Pfc. Leo "Steve" Grant, son of Mrs. Emma e. Grant, 1428 North Illinois street, is with the combat engineers on Okinawa island. Despite heavy enemy fire,…
Tags: Army, Combat Engineers, Decatur IL., Okinawa, World War II, WWII
Photo of Pfc. Loren E. Lanter in uniform in front of hotel Nice France
Herald and Review Library: Lanter, Pfc. Loren E., on back of photo; "Pfc. Loren E. Lanter, Co. G, 15th Infantry regiment, 3rd Infantry Division, of Decatur, Illinois, takes time out to relax for a moment during recent visit to the U. S. Riviera…
Photo of Pfc. John L. Shribner in combat uniform holding rifle
Herald and Review Library: Shribner, Pfc. John L., Article on back of photo; "Illinois Infantryman----Pfc. john L. Shribner, infantry automatic rifleman and son of Mr. and Mrs. John H. Shribner, route 2, Decatur, Ill., is shown as he rested a minute…
Tags: Army, Decatur IL., Luzon, Philippines, U.S. Army Signal Corps, World War II, WWII
Photo of Herbert Joys, Jr. in uniform receiving Distinguished Service Cross
Herald and Review Library: Joys, Herbert Jr., U. S. Army Signal Corps ; Maj Gen Louis A. Craig, CG, 9th Infantry Division, First army, presents Tec 3 Herbert J. Joys, 1551 E. Whitmer St., Decatur, Illinois of his command, with the distinguished…
Photo of S/Sgt. John G. Wayne, (left) and Cpl. Ralph M. Hockley in uniform at Army University Center, England.
Herald and Review Library: Wayne, S/Sgt. John G., and Hockley, Cpl. Ralph M.,; Written on back of photo; "Army University Center, Shrivenham, England - S/Sgt. John G. Wayne, 225 Nelson Blvd., Decatur, IL. (L), and Cpl. Ralph M. Hockley, 8911 34th…
Photo of Lt. John Stoutenborough receiving the Bronze Star from Lt. Col. John F. Bonner
Herald and Review Library: Stoutenborough, Lt. John, Written on the back of the photo; "Lt. Col. John F. Bonner commanding the 461 AAA in Bohkenditz, Germany awards the Bronze Star to Lt. John C. Stoutenborough, 155 N. Taylor avenue, Decatur, IL."
Tags: Army, Bronze Star, Decatur IL., Germany, World War II, WWII