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World War II Honoree

Civilian on the Home Front

Harry James Waldo

Hometown

New Orleans, Louisiana

Honored By

Harry Waldo

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Activity During WWII

IN HIGH SCHOOL DURING MOST OF WWII. GRADUATED IN MAY 1945, AND WAS PLANNING TO JOIN THE U.S. NAVY IN NOVEMBER 1945. WAR ENDED IN AUGUST 1945. IN THE SUMMER OF 1943, WITH THE HELP OF 2 YOUNGER BROTHERS, DUG FOXHOLE BEHIND BEACH IN WAVELAND, MISSISSIPPI TO HELP DEFEND THE U.S. FROM INVASION FROM GERMAN SUBMARINES IN THE GULF OF MEXICO.