Browse Items (1983 total)

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Photo of Cora Jane Wasson, fourth from the left, with six other WAVES standing in front of a building in Hawaii

Herald and Review Library: Wasson, Cora Jane; Article on back of photo; "Local WAVE Stationed In Hawaii; These seven WAVES from Illinois, have reported for duty in the Hawaiian Islands. They are, from left; Miss Caroline H. Musser, storekeeper,…

Photo of William "Bill" A. Waltz in uniform

Herald and Review Library: Waltz, William A. "Bill"; Article on back of photo; "William A. "Bill" Waltz, electrician's mate second class, who has seen most of the war from the periscope of a submarine, has returned to duty after his first leave home…

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,…

Harold B. Walter in uniform

Herald and Review Library: Walter, Harold B., Article on back of photo; "Walter in Virginia; H. B. Walter, chief petty officer, son of M r. and Mrs. F. J. Walter, 7 West Drive, was home recently on furlough and and visited his parents and family.…

Photo of Mil Walston in uniform

Herald and Review Library: Walson, Mil; photo unused by newspaper

Photo of Earl Wallisa in uniform

Herald and Review Library: Wallisa, Earl; Article on back of photo; "Wallisa Had Part in Seven Pacific Raids, Occupations; Earl Wallisa, petty officer third class, recently made a landing at his home 1061 West Decatur street, that was a surprise to…

Photo of John K. Wallett in combat uniform with rifle

Herald and Review Library: Wallett, John K., Article on back of photo; "John K. Wallett, marine private learns the use of rile and bayonet in hand-to-hand combat at the marine corps base in San Diego, Calif. Private Wallett is the husband of Mrs.…

Photo of Carl R. Wallace in uniform with Pete Frank and Earl Ose

Herald and Review Library: Wallace, Carl R., (left) Article on back of photo; "These three Decatur young men have been fortunate enough to remain together during their navy boot training at Farragut, Idaho, and at the navy radio school at the…

Photo of George Walker in uniform

Herald and Review Library: Walker, George; Article on back of photo; "George Walker On Leave Here; George Walker, a petty officer and chief ship fitter with the Seabees, is on a 20-day leave here with his wife and small daughter, 746 North College…

Photo of Sgt. Lyle D. Waite in uniform holding slate with name

Herald and Review Library: Waite, Sgt. Lyle D., Article on back of photo; "Wins Air Medal; The Air Medal has been awarded Sgt. Lyle D. Waite, son of Harry Waite, 1844 North Broadway, for 'meritorious achievement in aerial combat,' according to word…