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World War II Honoree

Civilian on the Home Front

Evelyn 'Kay' A. 'McCartie' Helm

Hometown

Argentine, Kansas

Honored By

VFW Post 11242

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Activity During WWII

SHE ATTENDED ARC WELDING SCHOOL GRADUATING IN 1939 AND WAS THE FIRST FEMALE TO BE CERTIFIED AS AN ARC WELDER IN THE STATE OF KANSAS. DURING THE WAR SHE USED THESE WELDING SKILLS WORKING AT A FACTORY IN KANSAS CITY MAKING WAR MATERIALS.