Lorraine Dixon wants to honour the legacy of Brownsburg’s “Bomb Girls”.
Originally from Brownsburg and now a resident of Toronto, Dixon has been working to have a plaque installed at the cenotaph in Parc des veterans recognizing the women who worked at what was then the ammunition plant in the centre of town during World War Two. Today, it is the ORICA plant, which still manufactures explosives. Women commonly worked in defence industries during the war because most of the men who would have otherwise held those jobs were serving in the military.
“The town has been open to this project and a plaque will be installed in September in conjunction with ORICA’s 150-year celebrations,” Dixon said.
Dixon would like to hear from a former Bomb Girl or from their family members who may have memories, photos, and other documents to share. She would like to hear from anyone with a connection to this important part of the war effort and local history before the plaque is unveiled in September.
“Finding a Bomb Girl before September is my biggest priority,” Dixon said.
Anyone able to assist Lorraine Dixon with her search for Brownsburg Bomb Girls or memories associated with them is invited to contact her at [email protected].
