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World War II Honoree

World War II Veteran

Charles Macon Wesson

Branch of Service

U.S. Army

Hometown

St. Louis, Missouri

Honored By

Pearl Thomas

Branch Seal
Activity During WWII

Major General. In June 1938 he was selected to be the 15th Chief of Ordnance for the Army. He assumed the responsibility for the Army's material buildup in preparation for the war. This was the largest American arms production program in history up to that time. Served as Chief of the Lend-Lease Administration until 1945.