World War II Honoree
Civilian on the Home Front
Reno P. Cassavechia
Hometown
Ridgefield, Connecticut
Honored By
Paul J. Cassavechia
Relationship
Cousin
HE WAS A VALUABLE EMPLOYEE OF THE WAR PRODUCTS PLANT OF MACHLETT LABS, INC. HE HELPED THIS PLANT EARN THE COVETED ARMY-NAVY 'E' AWARD FOR EXCELLENCE IN WAR PRODUCTION IN APRIL 1943. THIS PLANT WAS THE WORLD'S LARGEST PRODUCER OF X-RAY TUBES. THIS AWARD WAS BESTOWED BY UNDER SECRETARY OF WAR, THE HONORABLE ROBERT P. PATTERSON FOR DISTINGUISHED SERVICE TO COUNTRY SYMBOLIZING GREAT ACCOMPLISHMENTS IN PRODUCTION OF WAR EQUIPMENT.