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World War II Honoree

Civilian on the Home Front

Edward Claudio, Sr.

Hometown

Jersey City, New Jersey

Honored By

Mrs. Barbara E. Pace

Relationship

Niece

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Activity During WWII

WORKED AT THE WRIGHT AERONAUTICAL CORPORATION AT AGE 27 IN WOODRIDGE, NEW JERSEY. HELPED BUILD ENGINES FOR MILITARY AIRCRAFT, 1943-1945. THE COMPANY MANUFACTURED 2200 HORSEPOWER CYCLONE 18 ENGINES FOR THE BOEING B-29 SUPER FORTRESS, HEAVY BOMBER AIRPLANE AND OTHER AIRCRAFT INCLUDING THE CURTISS C-46 COMMANDO, LOCKHEED C-69 CONSTELLATION AND MARTIN MARS NAVY FLYING BOAT.