World War II Honoree
Civilian on the Home Front
Marial Leonora Wixom
Hometown
Bountiful, Utah
Honored By
Mark W. Nash
Relationship
Son
SHE WORKED AS AN OPERATOR FOR WESTERN UNION THROUGHOUT THE WAR, MOSTLY IN SALT LAKE CITY BUT ALSO IN SAN FRANCISCO AND SEATTLE. DESPITE HANDLING HUNDREDS OF THEM, SHE WAS ALWAYS AFFECTED BY THE 'WE REGRET TO INFORM YOU' TELEGRAMS THAT WENT TO THE FAMILIES OF DECEASED SERVICEMEN. SHE ENJOYED ATTENDING THE UNITED SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS (USO) DANCES IN SALT LAKE CITY.