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World War II Honoree

Civilian on the Home Front

Howard Pearson Durham

Hometown

Port Arthur, Texas

Honored By

Stephen B. Smith, Jr.

Relationship

Grandson

Branch Seal
Activity During WWII

WORKED FOR THE TEXAS COMPANY (TEXACO) IN PORT ARTHUR, TEXAS AND FOR VARIOUS OVERSEAS AFFILIATES MAKING PETROLEUM PRODUCTS NECESSARY AT HOME AND TO SUSTAIN THE WAR EFFORT OVERSEAS. HELPED TRAIN LOCALS IN HOW TO RUN REFINERIES OVERSEAS BENEFITING THE LOCAL ECONOMIES AND U.S. INTERESTS.