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World War II Honoree

World War II Veteran

Karl E. Seib

Branch of Service

U.S. Navy

Hometown

Akron, Ohio

Honored By

Christopher C. Neigel

Relationship

Son-in-law

Branch Seal
Activity During WWII

FROM 1941-1944 WORKED AS AN ENGINEER FOR GOODYEAR AIRCRAFT ON THE F-4U CORSAIR. HE AND HIS TEAM DEVELOPED A LIGHTER WEIGHT RIVET AND A RIVETING PROCESS THAT RESULTED IN LESS DRAG AND MORE LIFT ENABLING F-4U CARRIER BASED OPERATIONS. HE THEN SERVED IN THE U.S. NAVY 1945-1946.