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World War II Honoree

Civilian on the Home Front

Virginia Coakley Webster Balka

Hometown

Salt Lake City, Utah

Honored By

Son & Daughter

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Activity During WWII

MARRIED TO ONE OF THE PILOTS THAT ATTACKED THE JAPANESE ON DECEMBER 7, 1941 IN HAWAII. EVACUATED TO THE MAINLAND SEVERAL WEEKS LATER. DURING THE WAR, FOR A CERTAIN PERIOD, SHE WORKED AS A CIVILIAN STAFF EMPLOYEE FOR THE ARMY AIR FORCES SUPPLY OFFICES. HER HUSBAND WAS KILLED LATER IN THE WAR.