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World War II Honoree

Killed in World War II

George C. Weithman, Jr.

Branch of Service

U.S. Navy

Hometown

New Washington, Ohio

Honored By

Niece and Family

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Activity During WWII

HE SERVED IN THE NAVY ON THE USS BUSH DD-529 FROM 1944 UNTIL APRIL 6, 1945 WHEN THE BUSH MET HER END DURING THE FINAL CAMPAIGN OF THE WAR WHEN THREE JAPANESE SUICIDE PLANES CRASHED INTO HER SIDES AS SHE STOOD PICKET DUTY AHEAD OF THE OKINAWA INVASION FORCES.