World War II Honoree
Civilian on the Home Front
Nanelle Surrency Bacon
Hometown
Brunswick, Georgia
Honored By
Mary M. Travis
Relationship
Veteran
WORKED AS A WELDER AT J. A. JONES CONSTRUCTION COMPANY BUILDING LIBERTY CARGO SHIPS DURING WWII. SHE WAS 1 OF AT LEAST 1,500 WORKERS WHO VOLUNTEERED TO WORK CHRISTMAS DAY IN 1944 TO BUILD 1 MORE SHIP FOR U.S. TROOPS FIGHTING THE BATTLE OF THE BULGE IN WESTERN EUROPE. THE SHIPBUILDERS WORKED FOR FREE THAT DAY, GIVING UP $16,080 IN OVERTIME WAGES.