World War II Honoree
Civilian on the Home Front
Janie Dunn
Hometown
Henderson, Tennessee
Honored By
Ms. Wanda Tyer
Relationship
Granddaughter
SHE WAS THE MOTHER OF 14 CHILDREN; A WIDOW WITH SIX SONS IN THE SERVICE DURING WAR. SHE ALSO WORKED IN AN AMMUNITION FACTORY IN MILAN, TENNESSEE. SHE RECEIVED THE PURPLE STAR FROM PRESIDENT ROOSEVELT FOR HER CONTRIBUTION IN THE WAR EFFORT.