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Photo of Lt. Maurice F. Watson in uniform

Herald and Review Library: Watson, Lt. Maurice F., Article on back of photo; "Watson Made First Lieutenant; First Lieut. Maurice F. Watson has been promoted from the rank of second lieutenant at the Nashville army air center, Tenn. he is a son of…

Photo of Staff Sgt. J. Francis Watkins in uniform

Herald and Review Library: Watkins, S/Sgt. J. Francis; Article on back of photo; "Staff Sgt. J. Francis Watkins of Decatur and Arthur knows what it was like to bomb Berlin, and he knows what it was like to be bombed in Berlin. After a rough, 15-day…

Two People Working in the War Gardens

Photograph of two people working in the war gardens in Decatur, IL during World War II.

People Working in the War Gardens

Photograph of people working in the war gardens in Decatur, IL during World War II.

War Gardens in Decatur, IL

Photograph of the war gardens in Decatur, IL during World War II.

Men Working in the War Gardens

Photograph of three men working in the war gardens in Decatur, IL during World War II

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 Corp. Fritz L. Washburn, Jr. in uniform sitting in chair smoking a cigarette

Herald and Review Library: Washburn, Fritz L., Jr.; Article on back of photo; "Saved From Burning Ship; Corporal Washburn Tells of Wakefield Rescue; Corp. Fiitz L. Washburn, Jr. rolled off the burning convoy ship, the Wakefield, Sept. 3 and with…

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,…