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World War II Honoree

Civilian on the Home Front

Leonard E. Amborski

Hometown

Buffalo, New York

Honored By

Stephen R. Ambor

Relationship

Cousin

Branch Seal
Activity During WWII

IN 1943-1944, HE SERVED AS AN INSTRUCTOR OF PHYSICS TO AIR CORPS CADETS IN THEIR PRE-FLIGHT TRAINING AT CANISIUS COLLEGE IN BUFFALO, NEW YORK. IN 1944, HE WENT TO WASHINGTON, D.C. TO WORK AS A RESEARCH PHYSICIST FOR CARNEGIE INSTITUTE OF WASHINGTON, DEPARTMENT OF TERRESTRIAL MAGNETISM. THERE HE HELPED DEVELOPED WAYS TO DEACTIVATE MINES, AMONG OTHER PROJECTS.