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World War II Honoree

Civilian on the Home Front

Mary Itasca Pettit

Hometown

Houston, Texas

Honored By

Mr. Bobby L. Pettit

Relationship

Son

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Activity During WWII

WIDOWED MOTHER OF LIMITED MEANS GAVE HER MOST BELOVED ASSET TO THE DEFENSE OF HER COUNTRY, HER ONLY SON, AT THE AGE OF 13 YEARS. IN 1942, SHE DECLINED FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FROM THE GOVERNMENT BECAUSE HER SON ENLISTED UNDERAGE.