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World War II Honoree

Killed in World War II

Emery M. Weber

Branch of Service

U.S. Navy

Hometown

Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin

Honored By

Terry MacDonald

Branch Seal
Activity During WWII

SEAMAN 1ST CLASS. ENTERED THE NAVY IN JUNE 1940. SERVED ABOARD THE CRUISER USS HOUSTON CA-30 IN THE ASIATIC FLEET. KILLED IN ACTION ON FEBRUARY 28, 1942 WHEN THE SHIP WAS SUNK BY THE JAPANESE DURING THE BATTLE OF THE JAVA SEA. WAS ON THE BRIDGE WHEN A SHELL HIT, KILLING THE COMMANDING OFFICER AND SEVERAL MEN.