World War II Honoree

Joseph 'Joe' G. Weinmeier

Branch of Service

U.S. Marine Corps

Hometown

Chicago, Illinois

Honored By

Florence L. Weinmeier, Robert & Joseph

Relationship

Wife & Sons

SERVED WITH THE 3RD BATTALION HEADQUARTERS COMPANY, 5TH MARINE DIVISION IN THE SOUTH PACIFIC THEATER OF OPERATIONS. PARTICIPATED IN THE ASSAULT ON IWO JIMA, ASSIGNED TO A DEMOLITION PLATOON AS A FLAME THROWER. HE ALSO PERFORMED OCCUPATION DUTY IN JAPAN WHEN ALL HOSTILITIES HAD SEIZED WITH THE JAPANESE ARMED FORCES. HIS AWARDS INCLUDE THE MARINE CORPS GOOD CONDUCT MEDAL, AMERICAN DEFENSE SERVICE MEDAL, AMERICAN CAMPAIGN MEDAL, ASIATIC-PACIFIC CAMPAIGN MEDAL WITH 1 BRONZE SERVICE STAR, WWII VICTORY MEDAL AND THE NAVY OCCUPATION SERVICE MEDAL FOR JAPAN.