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World War II Honoree

World War II Veteran

Olive Violet Osterwise O'Mara

Branch of Service

U.S. Navy

Hometown

Scottdale, Pennsylvania

Honored By

Family

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Activity During WWII

sHE was a member of the Women Accepted for Volunteer Emergency Service (WAVES). She was one of only two female electrician's mates on the east coast. Working with the Censorship Bureau, she knew of Japan's surrender hours before the rest of the country.