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World War II Honoree

Civilian on the Home Front

William A. Owens

Hometown

Oakland City, Indiana

Honored By

Kenneth V. Hunley

Relationship

Friend

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Activity During WWII

WORKED AT THE SHIPYARD IN EVANSVILLE, INDIANA. WORKED FOR THE RYAN CONSTRUCTION COMPANY LAYING DOWN CONCRETE FOUNDATIONS FOR THE BASE PADS FOR THE LST, LANDING SHIP TANK. WHEN THIS CONSTRUCTION WAS COMPLETED, HE THEN WAS EMPLOYED BY THE REPUBLIC AVIATION CORPORATION BUILDERS OF THE P-47 THUNDERBOLT.