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Col. W. Lutz Krigbaum

Photograph of Col. W. Lutz Krigbaum taken by Wasson Studio of Decatur, IL. Article on back of photo; "Krigbaum, Col. W. Lutz. During World War I he commanded Decatur's own company A, 124th machine gun battalion, and won a Distinguished Service Cross…

Tags: Camp McCoy Wisc., Co. A 124th, Decatur Chapter D.A.R., Distinguished Service Cross, Illinois National Guard, Legion of Merit, Patriot's Honor Roll, Valley Forge PA., W. L. Krigbaum, World War I, World War II, WWI, WWII

Photo of Tech. Sgt. Fred W. Gelonek receiving "Legion of Merit" award

Herald and Review Library: Gelonek, Tech. Sgy. Fred W., Article on back of photo; tech. Sgt. Fred W. Gelonek, son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles H. Gelonek, 1229 East Lawrence street, receives the Legion of Merit award from Brig. Gen. Dean C. Strother at an…

Tags: Army Air Forces, Decatur IL., Italy, Legion of Merit, U.S. AAF, World War II, WWII