World War II Honoree
Civilian on the Home Front
Richard B. Elling
Hometown
Swanton, Ohio
Honored By
Michael M. Elling
Relationship
Son
WORKED AS WELDER, BUILT THE FAMED MACKINAW ICE BREAKER FOR THE U.S. COAST GUARD IN THE TOLEDO SHIPYARDS. ICE BREAKERS KEPT SHIPPING CHANNELS OPEN IN THE FRESH WATER LAKES.