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World War II Honoree

Civilian on the Home Front

Winifred S. Ballou

Hometown

Camden, New York

Honored By

Son and Family

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Activity During WWII

DURING COLLEGE VACATIONS, SHE WORKED AT HARDEN FURNITURE COMPANY, WHICH HAD BEEN CONTRACTED TO MAKE WOODEN STOCKS FOR M-1 GARAND RIFLES AND OTHER WOODEN GI ITEMS, INSTEAD OF FURNITURE. SHE AND HER PARENTS KEPT CORRESPONDENCE WITH SOLDIERS AND ALSO SERVED AS 'SPOTTERS' FOR POTENTIAL ENEMY AIRCRAFT.