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World War II Honoree

World War II Veteran

D. J. Weir

Branch of Service

U.S. Army

Hometown

Wayne County, Tennessee

Honored By

Kyle Weir

Relationship

Son

Branch Seal
Activity During WWII

D. J. WEIR SERVED AS A TECHNICIAN WITH THE 472ND ORDNANCE EVACUATION COMPANY OF THE 3RD ARMY. HE WAS INVOLVED IN A NUMBER OF MAJOR ENGAGEMENTS IN WORLD WAR II, INCLUDING THE NORMANDY INVASION, THE LIBERATION OF PARIS AND THE BATTLE OF THE BULGE. HE WAS HONORABLY DISCHARGED IN DECEMBER 1945. RECIPIENT OF SEVERAL MEDALS FOR DISTINGUISHED SERVICE, INCLUDING THE SILVER STAR.