World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
Helen Hale Dees Harlan
Hometown
Holtville, California
Honored By
Margaret K. Turner
Relationship
Daughter
WELCOMED SERVICE MEN AND THEIR WIVES INTO HER HOME SO THEY COULD BE TOGETHER BEFORE SHIPPING OUT AFTER CARRIER TRAINING. OFTEN GAVE UP HER OWN BEDROOM AND HAD AS MANY AS 6 COUPLES, ALL WITH KITCHEN PRIVILEGES, AT ONE TIME; HER HUSBAND EVEN SLEPT IN THE GARAGE.