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World War II Honoree

World War II Veteran

William M. Weathersby, Jr.

Branch of Service

U.S. Marine Corps

Hometown

Jackson, Mississippi

Honored By

Larry Weathersby

Relationship

Son

Branch Seal
Activity During WWII

SERVED IN 1ST MARINE DIVISION, 12TH DEFENSE BATTALION, HAAG, BATTERY 'C'. PARTICIPATED IN CAPE GLOUCESTER AND PELELIU BATTLES AND OCCUPATION. ALSO SPENT TIME ON NEW CALEDONIA, GUADALCANAL, PAVUVU, BANIKA ISLAND, MANUS AND GUAM (FEBRUARY 12, 1944 TO OCTOBER 21, 1945). LANDED ON PELELIU, D-DAY+2 (SEPTEMBER 17, 1944). ARTILLERY FIRE CONTROL IN HAAG (HEAVY ANTI-ARTILLERY GROUP).