World War II Honoree

Wehy Joseph Garabed

Branch of Service

U.S. Army

Hometown

Hackettstown, New Jersey

Honored By

His Family

STAFF SERGEANT. SERVED IN 45TH INFANTRY DIVISION. FRONT LINE OBSERVATION POST PLATOON TO DETERMINE ENEMY POSITIONS AND COORDINATE ARTILLERY FIRE ON THEIR PRECISE LOCATIONS. RECEIVED 2 PURPLE HEARTS AND THE BRONZE STAR AMONG OTHER MEDALS. HIS TOUR OF DUTY WITH THE 45TH TOOK HIM FROM NORTHERN AFRICA THROUGH ITALY AND ON INTO GERMANY.