World War II Honoree
Civilian on the Home Front
Elsie M. Atkins
Hometown
Muncie, Indiana
Honored By
T. Tarpley
Relationship
Granddaughter
DURING HER HUSBAND'S DEPLOYMENT, SHE CARED FOR HER CHILDREN AND WORKED AT MUNCIE GEAR WORKS PRODUCING CYLINDERS, VALVES, OUTBOARD MOTORS AND TRANSMISSION UNITS FOR MILITARY ENGINES AND TURBINES.