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World War II Honoree

Civilian on the Home Front

Charles Edison

Hometown

West Orange, New Jersey

Honored By

James C. Bunch

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Activity During WWII

DURING THE 'LIMITED NATIONAL EMERGENCY' HE WAS APPOINTED ASSISTANT SECRETARY OF THE NAVY AND SERVED AS SUCH UNTIL APPOINTED SECRETARY OF THE NAVY IN JANUARY 1940. SERVED UNTIL HIS RESIGNATION ON 24 JUNE 1940.