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World War II Honoree

Civilian on the Home Front

Covey T. Oliver

Hometown

Laredo, Texas

Honored By

Friends of American Heroes

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Activity During WWII

HE WAS A MEMBER OF THE U.S. BOARD OF ECONOMIC WARFARE, A FEDERAL BODY THAT PROCURED RAW MATERIALS AND OTHER ITEMS NECESSARY FOR THE WAR EFFORT. HE ALSO SERVED IN SPAIN, WHERE HE WAS CHARGED WITH PURCHASING INDUSTRIAL MATERIALS TO KEEP THEM OUT OF THE HANDS OF THE ENEMIES OF THE ALLIES.