World War II Honoree

Frances Durrett

Branch of Service

U.S. Marine Corps

Hometown

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

Honored By

William E. Shaklee

Relationship

Friend

ENLISTED IN THE U.S. MARINE CORPS WHEN SHE WAS 28 YEARS OLD. AFTER SIX WEEKS OF BOOT CAMP IN CAMP LEJEUNE, NORTH CAROLINA, SHE WAS STATIONED IN WASHINGTON, DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, IN THE CASUALTY DIVISION. AS SECRETARY TO BOTH THE MILITARY OFFICER IN CHARGE AND THE CIVIL SERVICE ADMINISTRATOR, SHE BECAME INVOLVED IN LETTERS TO FAMILIES, PERSONAL EFFECTS, DEATH GRATUITIES AND ANYTHING ELSE THAT HAD TO DO WITH MARINE CASUALTIES.