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World War II Honoree

Civilian on the Home Front

George Thomas Eaton

Hometown

Brooklyn, New York

Honored By

Judith A. Miller

Relationship

Daughter

Branch Seal
Activity During WWII

THOUGH HE TRIED MANY TIMES TO ENLIST, HE WAS AN A1 MACHINE WELDER AND HIS SKILLS WERE NEEDED AT HOME. HE WORKED 12-HOUR SHIFTS AT THE BROOKLYN NAVY YARD, 'WELDING PLATE' TO REPAIR AND BUILD WARSHIPS. HE WORKED ON THE AIRCRAFT CARRIER USS FRANKLIN D. ROOSEVELT.