World War II Honoree

Olga A. Waid

Hometown

Corpus Christi, Texas

Honored By

Mrs. Olga Waid

WORKED IN OFFICE OF CIVIL DEFENSE AS NIGHT NURSE, SUNDOWN TO SUNUP HOURS UNTIL THE 25TH DIVISION WAS SENT DOWN BELOW IN THE SOUTH PACIFIC AFTER EVACUATING HOME TO TULSA, OKLAHOMA. CONTINUED NURSING IN A CIVIL DEFENSE FACTORY UNTIL HUSBAND RETURNED SICK. HE RECOVERED AND AT THE END OF THE WAR HE WAS PUT ON RESERVE OFFICERS LIST. HE DIED 3-28-87.