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World War II Honoree

Civilian on the Home Front

Gertrude Elizabeth 'Shirley' Crampton

Hometown

North Platte, Nebraska

Honored By

Rita L. & Kenneth L. Simon

Relationship

Daughter & Son-in-law

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Activity During WWII

VOLUNTEERED IN THE NORTH PLATTE CANTEEN AT THE RAILROAD DEPOT. SHE AND OTHERS SERVED REFRESHMENTS TO THE THOUSANDS OF SERVICEMEN WHO PASSED THROUGH NORTH PLATTE, NEBRASKA WHEN THE TRAINS MADE A 10 MINUTE STOP FOR WATER. THIS ACTIVITY BEGAN DECEMBER 17, 1941 AND RAN FROM 5AM UNTIL AFTER MIDNIGHT EVERY DAY. THEY MET EVERY TROOP TRAIN THAT PASSED THROUGH UNTIL THE WAR ENDED.