World War II Honoree
Civilian on the Home Front
Thelma E. Prather
Hometown
Indianapolis, Indiana
Honored By
Ms. Patty Slevin
Relationship
Granddaughter
Volunteered at Veterans Hospitals. Housed Military personnel in their homes. Provided doughnuts and coffee to thousands of service personnel at bus and train depots. Chosen by President Eisenhower as a member of American Battle Monuments Commission to dedicate cemeteries in England, France and Italy.