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World War II Honoree

Civilian on the Home Front

Elaine Higely

Hometown

Cozad, Nebraska

Honored By

James L. Dale

Branch Seal
Activity During WWII

WAS A 'ROSIE THE RIVETER' DURING WWII. WORKED AT THE MARTIN BOMBER PLANT SOUTH OF OMAHA MODIFYING BOMBER PLANES BY RIVETING ARMOR PLATE ON TO THEM. WORKED ON B-24, B-25, B-26, AND B-17 AIRCRAFT. SHE HAD THE PRIVILEGE OF WORKING ONE DAY AT THE WELL-KNOWN NORTH PLATTE SERVICEMEN'S CANTEEN.