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World War II Honoree

World War II Veteran

Irene A. Ayriss

Branch of Service

U.S. Coast Guard

Hometown

Detroit, Michigan

Honored By

Irene A. Stone

Branch Seal
Activity During WWII

Coast Guard SPARS (U.S. Coast Guard Women's Reserve). Air/Sea rescue with the Coast Guard. Commendations for remaining on duty September 14, 1944, while tropical hurricane caused extensive damage along New Jersey coast until all communication lines and radio transmission had gone out of commission at 1730; and for remaining on duty June 29, 1945 during severe electrical storm at Cape May, New Jersey. Radio Direction Finder Antenna struck by lightening, remaining on duty, taking steps for emergency operation until crew arrived.