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World War II Honoree

Civilian on the Home Front

Mary Parry

Hometown

Geneva, New York

Honored By

Robert S. Cox

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Activity During WWII

VOLUNTEERED IN 1941, AT AGE 18, TO HELP AT THE UNITED SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS (USO) CENTER IN HER HOMETOWN DURING THE WAR. THE USO PROVIDED AID AND ENTERTAINMENT FOR MEMBERS OF THE ARMED FORCES AND A 'HOME AWAY FROM HOME.' SHE WORKED THE LUNCH COUNTER, HELPED YOUNG SERVICEMEN WRITE LETTERS TO THEIR FAMILIES, LISTENED TO THEIR CONCERNS AND DANCED WITH THEM.