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World War II Honoree

Civilian on the Home Front

Maurice Rowlen 'Moe' Harrison, Jr.

Hometown

Des Moines, Iowa

Honored By

Friends of American Heroes

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Activity During WWII

HE BUILT BOATS AND 500 PREFABRICATED HOMES FOR THE ENGLISH, THAT HAD TO BE SHIPPED IN BOXES AND PUT UP IN ENGLAND. HIS PLANT IN HIALEAH TURNED OUT ''ASSAULT BOATS'' THAT WERE STRUNG TOGETHER AS BRIDGES, AND WERE USED ON NORMANDY BEACH DURING D-DAY.