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World War II Honoree

Civilian on the Home Front

Ralph Edward Gonser

Hometown

Canton, Ohio

Honored By

Carolee G. Chapman

Relationship

Daughter

Branch Seal
Activity During WWII

WORKED FOR ARMOUR MEATS AS A TRUCK MECHANIC. HE WAS DENIED ENTRY INTO THE ARMED FORCES BECAUSE OF HAVING A FAMILY TO RAISE. THEREFORE, HE LEFT ARMOUR MEATS TO TRAVEL TO PEARL HARBOR TO WORK AS AN AIRPLANE MECHANIC, REPAIRING BOMBERS AND FIGHTERS AS A CIVILIAN EMPLOYEE.