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

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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…

Photo of Tech. Sgt. Fred W. Gelonek receiving "Soldier's Medal"

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Herald and Review Library: Gelonek, Tech. Sgt. Fred W., information on back of photo; "15th AAF in Italy, T/Sgt. Fred w. Gelonek, right receives 'Soldier's Medal' from Colonel Morris H. Nelson."

Photo of James A. Hoak in uniform

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Herald and Review Library: Hoak, James A. son of Mrs. Mae Hoak, 428 East Grand, Decatur, IL.

Photo of Charles Irvin Hickman in cockpit of airplane with name on the side

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Herald and Review Library: Hickman, Charles Irvin; Article on back of photo; "Charles Irvin Hickman, son of Mr. and Mrs. Wilber Hickman, 1476 East Johns avenue, has been graduated from the army air force advanced flying school at Stockton Field,…

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

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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 Capt. Harold T. Whitlock in uniform with name tag

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Herald and Review Library: Whitlock, Capt. Harold T., Article on back of photo; "Capt. Whitlock Back in States; Chaplain Harold T. Whitlock, former associate pastor of the First Methodist church, has recently returned to the States after serving…

Photo of Lt. Charles W. Young in uniform with name and serial number

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Herald and Review Library: Young, Lt. Charles William; Article on back of photo; "Lt. Charles W. Young; Charles William Young, son of Mr. and Mrs. Gordon v. Young, 2473 East North street, received his silver wings as a pilot and was commissioned a…

Photo of T-4 Everett F. Roarick, in uniform with Lt. Gen. Robert c. Richardson, Jr. receiving the Bronze Star

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Herald and Review Library: Roarick, Sgt. Everett F., Article on back of photo; "T-4 Everett F. Roarick, 1635 North Edward street, Decatur, receives congratulations from Lieut. Gen. Robert c. Richardson, Jr., following presentation of the Bronze Star…

Photo of Major Joseph M. Schumacher in uniform sitting at a desk

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Herald and Review Library: Schumacher, Major Joseph M., written on back of photo; "Naples, Italy, Shown at his desk is Major Joseph M. Schumacher, Decatur, Illinois, AES Peninsular Base Section, Southern District."

Photo of Theodore C. Traver in uniform

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Herald and Review Library: Traver, Theodore C., Article on back of photo; "Theodore C. Traver, son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles S. Traver, 464 West Prairie avenue, has recently been promoted to the grade of corporal in the air depot training station at…