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World War II Honoree

World War II Veteran

Helene Walliker Ferguson

Branch of Service

U.S. Coast Guard

Hometown

Princeville, Illinois

Honored By

Robert S. Cox

Branch Seal
Activity During WWII

SHE WAS WORKING IN WASHINGTON, D.C. AT THE TIME OF HER ENLISTMENT IN MILITARY SERVICE WITH THE 'SPARS' IN 1943. SERVED AS A MEMBER OF THE COAST GUARD WOMEN'S RESERVE (SPAR) DURING THE WAR. THE TITLE 'SPAR' WAS TAKEN FROM THE COAST GUARD'S LATIN MOTTO 'SEMPER PARATUS' (ALWAYS READY). AWARDED THE AMERICAN CAMPAIGN MEDAL, AND WWII VICTORY MEDAL. HONORABLY DISCHARGED AND ISSUED THE WWII HONORABLE DISCHARGE LAPEL PIN.