Helen P. McElderry (nee Petrell)

Helen P. McElderry (nee Petrell) enlisted in the Women's Army Corps on March 5, 1945.

She was a Technician 5th Grade with the 7031st ASU Separation Detachment and a medical technician in the Continental United States.

Mrs. McElderry received the: Good Conduct Medal, American Campaign Service Medal and World War II Victory Medal.

She was discharged on May 12, 1947.

Source: Hometown Heroes: The St. Louis County World War II Project. 200.

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