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World War II Honoree

Civilian on the Home Front

Buddy Fontaine

Hometown

New Orleans, Louisiana

Honored By

Ellen Fontaine Olander

Relationship

Niece

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Activity During WWII

WORKING IN A DEFENSE INDUSTRY IN NEW ORLEANS WHEN HE FORMED A COMEDIC DANCING TEAM. THEY WERE KNOWN AS THE LAFONS, ADAGIO DANCERS. THEY WERE RECRUITED BY THE UNITED SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS (USO) TO ENTERTAIN TROOPS OVERSEAS AND TOURED FOR 3 YEARS IN EUROPE.