World War II Honoree

Dorothy Hansen

Hometown

Grand Rapids, Michigan

Honored By

Dorothy Hansen

WORKED FOR MICHIGAN BELL TELEPHONE COMPANY (DURING THE TIME HUSBAND WAS IN SERVICE). WAS IN CHARGE OF SELLING WAR BONDS AND HOLDING RALLIES FOR SUPPORT OF THE TROOPS OVERSEAS. CONDUCTED MEETINGS WITH FELLOW EMPLOYEES TO PACK AND SEND PACKAGES TO ALL TELEPHONE EMPLOYEES AT VARIOUS TIMES DURING THE YEARS. LIVED ON THE POST EXCHANGE AND WORKED THERE (FORT KNOX) BEFORE HUSBAND SHIPPED OUT. HUSBAND WAS GONE OVERSEAS FOR 39 MONTHS BEFORE RETURNING TO THE STATES.