World War II Honoree
Civilian on the Home Front
Martha Hibbs
Hometown
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Honored By
Marge & Bill Leesemann
Relationship
Friends
HE WAS EMPLOYED BY THE SKF BALL BEARING COMPANY AS AN INSPECTOR, CHECKING THE SURFACES OF THE BEARINGS FOR ACCURACY. HE WAS ALSO EMPLOYED BY THE CROWN CAN COMPANY WHICH MADE CANS FOR FOOD ITEMS. HE WAS SPECIFICALLY INVOLVED WITH RIVETING SHEET METAL FOR AIRCRAFT PARTS. HE WAS EMPLOYED BY THE NATIONAL BISCUIT COMPANY WHICH MADE 'K' RATIONS AND COOKIES. HE WAS EMPLOYED BY THE FEDERAL RESERVE BANK IN PHILADELPHIA SORTING AND LISTING 'WAR BONDS'.