World War II Honoree
Civilian on the Home Front
Albert O. Pegg
Hometown
San Pedro, California
Honored By
Mr. William Ihlo
Relationship
Grand-Nephew
In January 1942, 63 years old, brought out of retirement to become manager of Outfitting and Machinery at California Shipbuilding Corporation and successfully delivered 100 Liberty Ships (10,500 tons) in 300 days. Chief Engineer, Union Oil Company, tanker fleet design and construction.