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World War II Honoree

World War II Veteran

Jesse H. Westmeyer, Sr.

Branch of Service

U.S. Navy

Hometown

Versailles, Indiana

Honored By

Jo Westmeyer

Relationship

Wife

Branch Seal
Activity During WWII

ENLISTED SEPTEMBER 23, 1942. HONORABLE DISCHARGE; FEBRUARY 3, 1946. TRAINED IN CHICAGO, ILLINOIS AND WASHINGTON, D.C. AVIATION; SOUTHWEST PACIFIC. COMMUNICATIONS NAVAL AIR BASE. SERVED ABOARD A MINESWEEPER AROUND MANUS, ADMIRALTY ISLANDS. SECURED FOR PREPARATION OF INVASION OF JAPAN. RECEIVED WWII VICTORY MEDAL, AMERICAN THEATER MEDAL, ASIATIC-PACIFIC THEATER MEDAL AND GOOD CONDUCT MEDAL.