Print plaque Printing Tips

World War II Honoree

World War II Veteran

Evelyn F. Overton

Branch of Service

U.S. Army

Hometown

Washington, District Of Columbia

Honored By

Ralph Bozorth

Branch Seal
Activity During WWII

GRADUATED AS A THIRD OFFICER FROM THE WOMEN’S ARMY AUXILIARY CORPS (WAAC) 42ND OFFICER CANDIDATE SCHOOL CLASS AT FORT OGLETHORPE, GEORGIA IN 1943. IN SEPTEMBER OF 1943 THE WOMEN’S ARMY AUXILIARY CORPS (WAAC) BECAME THE WOMEN’S ARMY CORPS (WAC) AND SHE WAS PROMOTED TO 2ND LIEUTENANT. SHE WAS AWARDED THE AMERICAN CAMPAIGN MEDAL.