World War II Honoree
Civilian on the Home Front
Yvonne M. Paffrath Elias
Hometown
Chicago, Illinois
Honored By
Yvonne Elias
Worked at the Rock Island Arsenal in Illinois. The federal government awarded and 'E' for excellence. Work freed husband to return to the Marine Corps. Assumed support and responsibility for two children. Third child born after husband went to Iwo Jima. Now age 79.