World War II Honoree
Civilian on the Home Front
Joseph V. Moore
Hometown
Punta Gorda, Florida
Honored By
Mrs. Eileen B. Thompson
Relationship
Daughter
THOUGH WAS CLASSED AS A-1 DRAFT ELIGIBLE, HE WAS TOLD HIS WELDING SKILLS WERE CRITICALLY NEEDED AT HOME. HE, THEREFORE, REMAINED AT THE BROOKLYN NAVAL SHIPYARD IN NEW YORK AS A MASTER WELDER, ATTACHED TO THE COAST GUARD AND STILL A CIVILIAN.