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World War II Honoree

Civilian on the Home Front

Helen Hanrahan Ferris

Hometown

Geneva, New York

Honored By

Susan J. Moran

Relationship

Granddaughter

Branch Seal
Activity During WWII

Completed training in 1943 for the Senior Hostess program required for volunteers of the United States Service Organization (USO). During WWII, the USO oversaw and provided recreation/aid services for U.S. Armed Forces personnel. As a Senior Hostess, she volunteered on weekends to provide in-service training for Junior Hostesses and also provided reception, canteen and refreshment services at the USO events.