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World War II Honoree

Civilian on the Home Front

Earl E. Hawkins

Hometown

Greenfield, Indiana

Honored By

Joseph Hawkins

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Activity During WWII

HE HAD CHILDHOOD POLIO AND WAS 4F. HE WORKED FOR THE PENNSYLVANIA RAILROAD DURING THE WAR YEARS. HE WORKED LONG HOURS TRAVELLING AND IN RECRUITING MEN TO WORK ON THE RAILROAD TO KEEP THE TRAINS RUNNING. HE DID MUCH MANUAL LABOR HIMSELF MAINTAINING THE TRACKS.