World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
Edwin Frederick Weigt
Branch of Service
U.S. Navy
Hometown
Wheeling, Illinois
Honored By
Mrs. Edwin Weigt
Relationship
Spouse
SERVED IN THE ASIATIC-PACIFIC THEATER, CARPENTER'S MATE 3RD CLASS (SEABEES), 14TH CONSTRUCTION BATTALION. RECEIVED 3 BRONZE STARS DURING TOUR OF DUTY. PARTICIPATED IN CAPTURE AND DEFENSE OF GUADALCANAL, SOUTHERN SOLOMON ISLANDS AND OKINAWA-GUNTO.