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World War II Honoree

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Evelyn Cox

Hometown

Evansville, Indiana

Honored By

Harry A. Burtner

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Activity During WWII

A WELDER EMPLOYED WITH THE MISSOURI VALLEY BRIDGE AND IRON COMPANY (ALSO KNOWN AS THE EVANSVILLE SHIPYARD). CONSTRUCTED TANK LANDING SHIPS AND DELIVERED THEM TO THE U.S. NAVY. ONE OF THESE SHIPS SHE AND THE OTHER WORKERS BUILT WAS NAMED USS HARNETT COUNTY (LST-821).