World War II Honoree
Civilian on the Home Front
Kenneth L. Yereance
Hometown
Circleville, New York
Honored By
A Thankful American
DURING WWII, HE MOVED TO RHODE ISLAND WHERE HE SUPERVISED FROM THE QUONSET NAVAL AIR STATION, THE OUTFITTING OF THE SEABEES HEADED FOR COMBAT. HE OVERSAW SHIPMENT OF THE FIRST QUONSET HUTS TO THE FORCES. THEY RETURNED TO THIS AREA AFTER THE END OF THE WAR.