World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
Eleanor Abbey Akers
Branch of Service
U.S. Navy
Hometown
Merchantville, New Jersey
Honored By
Anna Sacristan
Relationship
Researcher
Enlisted on March 3, 1943, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Entered active duty on April 20, 1943. Trained at Hunter College. Served at the Receiving Station in Washington, D. C. Discharged on November 30, 1944. Final rank: Specialist (Telephone Switchboard Operator and Supervisor) Second Class.