World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
Charles R. Weiner
Branch of Service
U.S. Navy
Hometown
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Honored By
Ralph Bozorth
HE ENLISTED IN THE NAVY IN 1942 AND WAS THE COMMANDING OFFICER OF A ROCKET ASSAULT SHIP IN MORE THAN 15 LANDINGS PRIOR TO D-DAY. BEFORE BEING DISCHARGED IN 1945, HE WAS AWARDED THE PURPLE HEART AND BRONZE STAR.