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World War II Honoree

Civilian on the Home Front

Carl Edward Henning

Hometown

Baltimore, Maryland

Honored By

Rodger C. Henning

Relationship

Son

Branch Seal
Activity During WWII

HEAD OF MAINTENANCE FOR MARYLAND DRY DOCK. TRIED TO ENLIST BUT WAS DENIED BECAUSE HIS JOB WAS TOO IMPORTANT TO THE WAR EFFORT. HE WORKED TIRELESSLY TO KEEP THE SHIPYARD OPEN AND THE EQUIPMENT IN THE YARD WORKING CORRECTLY TO QUICKLY REPAIR THE BATTLE DAMAGED TROOP SHIPS AND GET THEM BACK IN SERVICE. HE WAS ALSO A CIVIL DEFENSE WORKER AND BLACKOUT INSPECTOR WHEN NOT AT THE SHIPYARD.