World War II Honoree
Civilian on the Home Front
Charles W. Graper, Sr.
Hometown
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Honored By
Dorothy HIllenbrand
Relationship
Daughter
WITHOUT A COLLEGE EDUCATION, HONOREE TAUGHT HIMSELF CALCULUS, TRIGONOMETRY, ETC. THROUGH CORRESPONDENCE COURSES. APPLIED HIS LEARNING TO ENGINEER PARTS FOR ARMY EQUIPMENT. MOST OF HIS PARTS WERE DESIGNED FOR FIGHTING IN THE AFRICAN DESERT.