World War II Honoree
Civilian on the Home Front
Joseph G. Pratscher
Hometown
Chicago, Illinois
Honored By
B. Lombardo & Family
DEFENSE PLANT WORKER AT FOOTE BROTHERS COMPANY. AS A HEAT TREATER, HE PRODUCED GEARS AND MACHINERY FOR HELICOPTERS, GUNS AND TANKS. HE WORKED MANY LONG HOURS, OFTEN DOUBLE SHIFTS TO KEEP OUR TROOPS SUPPLIED.