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World War II Honoree

Civilian on the Home Front

Mary Niemec

Hometown

Paterson, New Jersey

Honored By

Frances 'Dudlo' Grohoski

Relationship

Daughter

Branch Seal
Activity During WWII

WORKED FOR BENDEN RADIO IN TOWSON, MARYLAND FOR ABOUT 1-1/2 YEARS. MADE RADIOS FOR AIRCRAFT CARRIERS TO ASSIST IN THE LANDING OF PLANES. SHE THEN MOVED TO OAKLAND, CALIFORNIA. THERE SHE WORKED IN A DEFENSE PLANT AS A WELDER ON P-51 AIRPLANES. THESE PLANES WERE USED IN THE ATLANTIC AND EUROPEAN AREAS ONLY. SHE STAYED AT THIS JOB ABOUT 1 YEAR UNTIL THE END OF THE WAR.