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World War II Honoree

World War II Veteran

Gerald R. Weisenburn

Branch of Service

U.S. Marine Corps

Hometown

South Bethlehem, New York

Honored By

M. J. Lynett

Branch Seal
Activity During WWII

ENLISTED IN THE U.S. MARINE CORPS IN 1942. HE PARTICIPATED IN ACTION AGAINST THE ENEMY AT TARAWA ATOLL AND THE BRITISH GILBERT ISLANDS. HE WAS WOUNDED IN ACTION ON NOVEMBER 21, 1943. HE WAS AWARDED THE PURPLE HEART AND THE CROSS FOR CONSPICUOUS SERVICE BY THE STATE OF NEW YORK. HE AND HIS 2ND MARINE DIVISION RECEIVED THE PRESIDENTIAL UNIT CITATION FOR OUTSTANDING PERFORMANCE IN BATTLE.