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Association seeks working women from World War II

Mark C. Olsen
Brig. Gen. Michael L. Cunniff, left, the Adjutant General of New Jersey, presents widow Marie Rittman New Jersey Distinguished Service Medal with oak leaf cluster for her husband, World War II veteran Army Pfc. Henry W. Rittman during a New Jersey Department of Military and Veterans Affairs state medals ceremony at the Quaker Bridge Mall in Lawrenceville, N.J., Jan. 24, 2017. Rittman also received the New Jersey Distinguished Service Medal for her uncle, World War I Army Pvt. Joseph J. Wegant, her father, World War I Army Cpl. Anthony F. Silzer, Sr., and her brother, World War II U.S. Army Air Force Staff Sgt. Anthony F. Silzer, Jr. Medals were presented to veterans from the Korean War, the Vietnam War, and Operations’ Desert Storm/Desert Shield, Noble Eagle, Iraqi Freedom and Enduring Freedom. (NJDMAVA photo by Mark C. Olsen/Released)

American Rosie the Riveter Association is trying to locate women who worked on the homefront during World War II.

Thousands of women worked to support the war effort as riveters, welders, electricians, inspectors in plants, sewing clothing and parachutes for the military, ordnance workers, rolling bandages, clerical, farming and many other jobs such as volunteer workers collecting scrap metals and other critical materials. These women have stories of their experiences that are of historical value and perhaps have never been told. American Rosie the Riveter Association would like to acknowledge these women with a certificate and have their stories placed in the archives.

The annual convention will be held from June 9-11 in Kansas City, Missouri, featuring speakers, entertainment and food. Once finalized, details will be posted at www.rosietheriveter.net.

Any woman or descendant of a woman who worked during the war should call 1-888-557-6743 or e-mail americanrosietheriveter2@yahoo.com.

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