World War II Honoree
Civilian on the Home Front
Elmer John Hawkins
Hometown
Mt Vernon, Illinois
Honored By
Paul M. Steelhammer
Relationship
Grandson
AS A RIVETER AT THE MT VERNON CAR MANUFACTURING COMPANY PARALLEL PRODUCTION LINES, PRODUCED RAIL BOXCARS AND BOMB CASINGS. ALSO WAS A CIVIL DEFENSE AIR RAID WARDEN.