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World War II Honoree

Served Their Country

Claire Gerdes

Hometown

Portland, Oregon

Honored By

Victor P. Rizzo

Relationship

Friend

Branch Seal
Activity During WWII

American Patriot. Self-appointed spy in Manila. Motivated by death of husband in Cabanatuan, she started a night club in Manila catering to Japanese Officers where she learned valuable information that was relayed to General MacArthur. With the funds she earned, she purchased and organized distribution of food and medical supplies to our prisoners of war.