World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
Charles V. Weden
Branch of Service
U.S. Army Air Force
Hometown
East Orange, New Jersey
Honored By
The Weden Family
MEMBER OF B-17 BOMBER CREW WITH THE 8TH AIR WING. STATIONED IN ENGLAND, FLEW 28 MISSIONS; SHOT DOWN ON DECEMBER 24, 1944 OVER BELGIUM. WAS INJURED AND UNABLE TO REJOIN COMPANY. RECEIVED THE PURPLE HEART, AIR MEDAL AND 3 OAK LEAF CLUSTERS.