Posted by bill mart on May 06, 2015 at 01:47:38 from (69.204.67.49):
In Reply to: Question? posted by Dick2 on May 05, 2015 at 10:37:30:
took two seconds to find this on the net. Bill
Many American companies have played a significant role in war efforts over the course of U.S. history, including now-defunct businesses like Bethlehem Steel, but firms like John Deere have remained relevant to celebrations of these past conflicts due to their prominence in today’s culture.
John Deere tractors were present on World War II battlefields and are still used to lead many Memorial Day parades around the U.S., as farmers old and new rely on the equipment to lead processions that show the gratitude that many Americans have for the country’s brave soldiers past and present.
The company was influenced by the U.S. entrance into World War II, as the “limitation orders” that restricted civilian production of farm equipment, repair parts and exports had an impact on what John Deere was allowed to manufacturer.
The great-grandson of John Deere, Charles Deere Wiman, was president of the company during World War II, but he accepted a commission as an Army colonel. A replacement was hired and before returning to work at the company in late 1944, Wiman directed the farm machinery and equipment division of the War Production Board.
In total, roughly 4,500 employees of the company served in the military, and a “John Deere” Battalion was created as a special ordinance group that saw action in Europe.
John Deere also produced a large amount of machinery for the U.S. war effort, manufacturing military tractors, ammunition, aircraft parts, and cargo and mobile laundry units.
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