William D. Harbert, a graduate of Lincoln high school, recently won his navy wings and was commissioned an ensign at Pensacola, Fla. His parents, Mr. and Mrs. G. E. Harbert, live in Norwalk, Ia. Ensign Harbert attended Capitol City Commercial college before he entered the service.
Source: Des Moines Tribune, Thursday, March 9, 1944 (photo included)