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Photo of Pvt. Merle Smith Nirider in uniform holding a rifle
Herald and Review Library: Nirider, Pvt. Merle Smith; Written on back of photo; "Marine Corps Base, San Diego, Calif., August --1943. Private Merle Smith Nirider, 35, has just received the honor badge for efficiency at the Recruit Depot, Marine Corps…
Photo of Coast Guard Lt. Herbert E. Schwalbe in uniform with binoculars hanging around his neck
Herald and Review Library: Schwalbe, Lt. Herbert E.; Article on back of photo; "From Public Relations Division, U. S. Coast Guard, Washington, D. C., Decatur Coast Guard Lieutenant on Pacific Invasion Duty; Coast Guard Lieutenant Herbert E. Schwalbe,…
Photo of Elizabeth (Pressley) Urbanowicz in uniform
Herald and Review Library: Urbanowicz, (Pressley) Elizabeth; Article on back of photo; "Decatur WAC At Fort Brady, Mich., Pfc. Elizabeth Pressely Urbanowicz, daughter of Mrs. Lora Poteet, 928 Taylor avenue, is in the ordnance supply warehouse at fort…
Photo of Frank Taylor in uniform
Herald and Review Library: Taylor, Frank C., Article on back of photo; "Parachutist, Sgt. Frank C. Taylor is now a member of the 508th parachute infantry, in combat training at Camp Mackall, N. C. His wife lives at 249 Est avenue. He joined the army…
Photo of Sgt. Richard D. Whitney in bomber jacket
Herald and Review Library: Whitney, Sgt. Richard D., Article on back of photo; "Training, Sgt. Richard D. Whitney, son of Mrs. Charles S. Whitney of 227 North Witt street, has completed his phases of combat training at the army air field at Mountain…
Photo of Richard D. Kiick in uniform receiving the Distinguished Flying Cross
Herald and Review Library: Kiick, Maj. Richard D.; Article on back of photo: "Richard D. Kiick, son of Mr. and Mrs. Elmer L. Kiick, of 535 West Prairie street, is shown receiving the Distinguished Flying Cross from his commanding officer with the…
Photo of William M. Shilling in flight suit holding gun
Herald and Review Library; Schilling, William M.; written on back of photo; "Aerial Gunner Receives Wings at Harlingen, Tex., Army Air Field, August 1943. City: Decatur, Illinois; Name: Wm. M. Shilling; son of Mr. and Mrs. David Lank Markham, 1351 E.…
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…