World War II footlocker belonging to Red Cross volunteer returns home to Mishawaka

Añadido: 2026-05-27

[00:00:00]Elizabeth Richardson's journey ended in France, but began in Mishawaka. In World War II, Richardson serving her country by volunteering with the American Red Cross, working to distribute food and drinks to the soldiers fighting the war.

[00:00:11]She was killed in a plane crash in 1945 and became one of four women buried at the Normandy American Cemetery. Her story didn't end there because the footlocker that held her letters, diary, and flag draped over her casket has made its way back to her home. To actually have this footlocker, I'm this may be the the single most extraordinary artifact in our entire collection. And we're so happy that it's been able to come home to Mishawaka.