World War II Honoree
Civilian on the Home Front
Elase Washispack
Hometown
New Iberia, Louisiana
Honored By
COL Calvin J. Washispack (USA-Ret.)
Relationship
Son
WAS A FARMER DURING THE WAR AND WAS DEFERRED FROM BEING DRAFTED. MAIN CROP WAS SUGAR CANE; IT WAS RATIONED AND LIMITED FOR USE BY THE AMERICAN PUBLIC IN ORDER TO SUPPORT THE WAR EFFORT. A DEDICATED CIVILIAN WORKING IN SUPPORT OF THE WAR.