World War II Honoree
Civilian on the Home Front
Herman L. Baskin
Hometown
New York City, New York
Honored By
Susan B. Dickler
Relationship
Daughter
HERMAN BASKIN'S JEWELRY MANUFACTURING COMPANY, BASKIN BROTHERS, IN NEW YORK CITY BECAME A WAR PLANT THAT GOLD PLATED COMPONENTS FOR BOMB SIGHTS. GOLD PLATING WAS NECESSARY TO PREVENT CORROSION. HE ALSO WAS A SPOTTER ONE EVENING WEEKLY WATCHING FOR AIRCRAFT FROM THE TOP OF HIS APARTMENT BUILDING.