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World War II Honoree

Civilian on the Home Front

W. Edward Fritz

Hometown

Arlington Heights, Illinois

Honored By

Mrs. Alvin H. Fisher

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Activity During WWII

WAS TOO OLD TO JOIN THE ARMED FORCES SO HE SERVED HIS COUNTRY AT HOME. HE WAS ACTIVE IN CIVIL DEFENSE IN OUR TOWN OF 5,280 PEOPLE. HE PLANTED A FINE VICTORY GARDEN FOR THE U.S. HE KEPT A COPY OF THE AMERICAN'S CREED ON HIS DRESSER ALL HIS ADULT LIFE.