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World War II Honoree

Civilian on the Home Front

Aldor Girard

Hometown

East Haven, Connecticut

Honored By

Suzanne Girard

Relationship

Niece

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Activity During WWII

WORKED WITH BROTHER ARMAND AT WINCHESTER REPEATING ARMS COMPANY IN NEW HAVEN, CONNECTICUT. DURING WWII, WINCHESTER WAS THE SOLE CIVILIAN PRODUCER OF THE M1 RIFLE. HE HAD FOUR YOUNGER BROTHERS IN THE SERVICE; TWO IN THE ARMY, ONE IN THE AIR FORCE AND ONE IN THE MERCHANT MARINES.