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Photo of Robert D. Rutledge in uniform in front of airplane

Herald and Review Library: Rutledge, Lt. Robert D, Article on back of photo; "First Lieut. Robert D. Rutledge, son of Mr. and Mrs. Thelo Rutledge, 845 North Main, recently completed 35 operational missions as navigator of a Liberator bomber,…

Photo of Jack W. Ruthrauff in uniform with name tag and serial number

Herald and Review Library: Ruthrauff, Jack W., Article on back of photo; "Jack W. Ruthrauff, son of Preston Ruthrauff, 744 West Division street, recently received with army air corps silver wings and was commissioned a second lieutenant in the army…

Photo of Verle H. Rusk in uniform with name and date

Herald and Review Library: Rusk, Verle H. aviation cadet, son of Mr. and Mrs. Homer W. Rusk of 235 S. 20th St., Decatur, IL.

Photo of Kermit Rudolf in uniform

Herald and Review Library: Rudolf, Kermit; Article on back of photo; "Kermit Rudolf, former Herald Reporter who received his commission last week in the officers' candidate school at Miami Beach, Fla., visited in Decatur the past few days. He will…

Photo of Lt. John S. Rotz in flight uniform with helmet and goggles in front of plane

Herald and Review Library: Rotz, Lt. John S.; written on back of photo; "Lt. John S. Rotz, 25, USNR, of 310 South Glencoe ave., Decatur, Ill. , Navy fighter pilot, now home n leave from a tour of combat duty in the Pacific."

Photo of William Roth in uniform

Herald and Review Library: Roth, William; Article on back of photo; "William Roth, son of Mr. and Mrs. Herman L. Roth, 135 South Glencoe avenue, has been promoted to corporal of C company at Kemper Military School, Boonville, Mo., where he is a…

Photo of Richard L. Roth in uniform

Herald and Review Library: Roth, Richard L., Article on back of photo; "Roth to Attend Short Course; Visits Decatur before Joining Naval School; Richard L. Roth, son of Mr. and Mrs. H. L. Roth, 135 South Glencoe avenue, is in Decatur for a short…

Photo of Pvt. Carl A. Roney in uniform

Herald and Review Library: Roney, Pvt. Carl A., Article on back of photo; "Roney Visits Here; Pvt. Carl A. Roney is spending a leave with his wife, 114 Longview place, and his parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Roney, 1338 East Wood street. Private Roney of…

Photo of S/Sgt. Robert K. Rohman in fatigues

Herald and Review Library: Rohman, Robert K., Article on back of photo; "Staff Sgt. Robert K. Rohman, son of Mr. and Mrs. Herman Rohman, 1421 East Wood street, has been awarded a Silver Star for gallantry in action while on a bombing mission over…

Photo of Leonard Roderick in uniform

Herald and Review Library: Roderick, Leonard; Article on back of photo; "Roderick Returns; Leonard Roderick, machinist's mate second class, has been on leave here with his wife,2062 Charles street, and their three children, Leonard, Carolyn Jean and…