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World War II Honoree

Civilian on the Home Front

James S. Mortellaro, Sr.

Hometown

Tampa, Florida

Honored By

Robert A. Fiore on Behalf of James S. Mortellaro, Jr.

Branch Seal
Activity During WWII

AFTER BEING CLASSIFIED ‘ESSENTIAL TO THE INDUSTRY’, HE WORKED FOR THE B. G. CORPORATION IN NEW YORK FROM 1944 TO 1950 AS A CHIEF INSPECTOR OVERSEEING QUALITY CONTROL. DURING WWII, THE B. G. CORPORATION BECAME A MAJOR SUPPLIER OF SPARK PLUGS TO THE U.S. MILITARY. IN THE AVIATION WORLD, THE B. G. NAME BECAME SYNONYMOUS TO SYMBOLIZE QUALITY.