A North Dakota "Rosie the Riveter" is awarded a Congressional Medal for her service

Elsie Reiswig Receives WWII Rosie the Riveter Congressional Medal

McCLUSKY, N.D. (NewsDakota.com) – Senator John Hoeven honored Elsie Reiswig, a 103-year-old World War II “Rosie the Riveter” from McClusky, North Dakota, by presenting her with the Rosie the Riveter Congressional Medal in recognition of her service and contributions to the nation during World War II. Elsie (Kukert) Reiswig grew up on a farm near Kief, North Dakota. From 1942 – 1945, Elsie lived in California, working as a welder in a shipyard he…

Second North Dakota 'Rosie the Riveter' honored with Congressional medal

Sen. John Hoeven presented 103-year-old Elsie Reiswig of McClusky with the Congressional Gold Medal Thursday for her service to the country during World War II as a "Rosie the Riveter."

A North Dakota "Rosie the Riveter" is awarded a Congressional Medal for her service

MCCLUSKY, N.D. (KVRR) —  A 103-year-old woman from McClusky, North Dakota is presented the Rosie the Riveter Congressional Medal in recognition of her service to the nation during World War II. Elsie Reiswig grew up on a farm in Kief, North Dakota. From 1942 to 1945 she lived in California and worked as a welder in a shipyard helping build vessels for the Allied war effort. Elsie and her husband, Sam who served in the Army, lived in McClusky for…