World War II Honoree
Civilian on the Home Front
Charles Dale Proffitt
Hometown
Wilmington, Delaware
Honored By
Cora Proffitt Teel
Relationship
Daughter
TAUGHT WELDING AT THE DRAVO SHIPYARD IN WILMINGTON, DELAWARE, BUILDING LANDING CRAFT FOR THE NAVY. TAUGHT MANY 'ROSIES,' IN ADDITION TO MEN SENT BY CHINA TO THE U.S. TO LEARN WELDING.