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World War II Honoree

Civilian on the Home Front

Romy John Hammes

Hometown

Kankakee, Illinois

Honored By

Terrence Hammes Mowbray

Relationship

Grandson

Branch Seal
Activity During WWII

DUE TO AGE OF 42 AND A BAD HEART, HONOREE WAS DENIED SERVICE IN ARMED FORCES ALTHOUGH HE HAD VOLUNTEERED FOR THE NAVY. WORKED NON-STOP IN OBTAINING AND OFTEN CONVERTING CIVILIAN TRANSPORTATION INTO TROOP TRUCKS AND JEEPS TO BE USED BY ARMED FORCES OVERSEAS AND ON THE BATTLEFRONTS. WORKED DILIGENTLY WITH THE FORD MOTOR COMPANY DURING THIS ENDEAVOR FROM THE BEGINNING OF THE WAR UNTIL THE END.