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World War II Honoree

World War II Veteran

Joseph D. Weikart

Branch of Service

U.S. Army

Hometown

Leetonia, Ohio

Honored By

Cindy A. Weikart

Relationship

Daughter

Branch Seal
Activity During WWII

INDUCTED JUNE 22, 1943. TRAINED IN THE AIR CORPS, THEN TRANSFERRED TO THE U.S. ARMY, 86TH INFANTRY DIVISION, 342ND REGIMENT, COMPANY D AS A HEAVY MACHINE GUNNER. SHIPPED OUT TO FRANCE. BATTLED GERMAN RESISTANCE IN GERMANY. AWARDED BRONZE STAR MEDAL, APRIL 13, 1945.