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World War II Honoree

Killed in World War II

Merlin S. Weddel

Branch of Service

U.S. Army

Hometown

Vinita, Oklahoma

Honored By

Robert S. Cox

Branch Seal
Activity During WWII

SERVED AS A PRIVATE IN THE EUROPEAN-AFRICAN-MIDDLE EASTERN THEATER WITH THE 328TH INFANTRY REGIMENT, 26TH INFANTRY 'YANKEE' DIVISION. KILLED IN ACTION ON NOVEMBER 27, 1944 DURING THE RHINELAND CAMPAIGN WHILE PARTICIPATING IN COMBAT OPERATIONS TO TAKE THE TOWN OF HONSKIRCH, FRANCE. AWARDED THE PURPLE HEART, EUROPEAN-AFRICAN-MIDDLE EASTERN CAMPAIGN MEDAL AND WWII VICTORY MEDAL.