Eighty years ago, the Civil Defense Armband pictured here was a familiar site. With war raging in Europe and the Pacific, almost every family had someone involved in the war effort in one capacity or another.
Civil Defense was top of mind - especially for residents of Wilton, NY. Located only about 30 miles north of Schenectady and General Electric, residents understood the area's huge strategic importance.
This blog focuses on Wilton veterans and their families during those challenging times.
