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Photo of Signalman 3rd Class James R. Ethridge, Jr. with signal flags

Armed Forces - Herald and Review Library; Ethridge, James R. Jr., 10/10/1947, unused. Caption on back: "James R. Ethridge, Jr., signalman, third class, USN, son of Mr. and Mrs. James R. Ethridge of 1003 South Shumway St., Taylorville, IL. sends…

Photo of Enfer E. Evans in Navy Uniform

WWII - Herald and Review Library; Evans, Enfer E., 6/1/1945. Caption on back: "Bement Sailor Advanced in Raring: Enfer E. Evans, 24, watertender, first class, USNR, whose wife, Mrs. Ruby Durbin Evans, and daughter, live at 232 West Bowyer St.,…

Photo of Fireman 1st class George J. Frazee receiving the Purple Heart medal from Commodore R. W. Cary

WWII - Herald and Review Library' Frazee, George J., 6/9/1945. Caption: "Watch your Credit. 'Official U.S. Navy Photograph" The Navy Department has no objection to the use of this photograph in commercial advertisements, provided copy and layout are…

Photo of Lawrence Trolia in uniform with ammo belt and rifle in front of a building

Herald and Review Library: Trolia, Lawrence; Article on back of photo; "Lawrence Trolia, who has been in the United States Navy eight months, has been spending a few days here with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. M. P. Trolia, 2304 East Prairie avenue. He…

Photo of James M. Turner "Honor Man" in unform

Herald and Review Library: Turner, James M., Article on back of photo; "James M. Turner, 17, son of Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Turner, 1500 North Fairview avenue, has been graduated from recruit training as honor man of his company at the Great Lakes Naval…

Photo of John Joseph "Jack" Molloy (right) with Ensign John J. O'Brien in front of airplane

Herald and Review Library: Molloy, John Joseph "Jack"; Article on back of photo; "John Joseph 'Jack' Molloy, aviation radioman third class, right, son of Mrs. J. E. Mollloy, 1276 East Orchard street, and Ensign John J. O'Brien, navy Helldiver pilot,…

Photo of Robert Lee Moore being congratulated on deck of ship by Vice Admiral Daniel R. Barbey, USN

Herald and Review Library: Moore, Robert Lee; Written on back of photo; "Letter of Commendation Presented to Robert Lee Moore somewhere in the Philippines....Robert Lee Moore, seaman, second class, USNR, of Decatur, Ill., is shown (above) being…

Photo of Norma Jean Walton in uniform showing a display of cloud formations

Herald and Review Library: Walton, Norma Jean; Article on back of photo; "Cloud formations displayed at the U. S. Naval training School, Hunter college, New York city, interest WAVE apprentice seaman Norma jean Walton, daughter of Mrs. Fedora Walton,…

Photo of Commander Thomas D. McGrath receiving Silver Star from Capt. George L. Menocal, with two sailors looking on

Herald and Review Library: McGrath, Commander Thomas D., Article on back of photo; "Commander Thomas D. McGrath, son of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas J. McGrath, 1770 North Water street, received the Silver Star medal from Capt. George L. Menocal, fleet…

Photo of John H. McKee in uniform

Herald and Review Library: McKee, John H., Article on back of photo; "John H. McKee, Jr., 20, seaman second class, son of Mr. and Mrs. John McKee, Sr., 1140 East Lincoln avenue, has completed basic training in t he submarine school at new London,…