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World War II Honoree

World War II Veteran

Walton I. Weir

Branch of Service

U.S. Navy

Hometown

Carbondale, Kansas

Honored By

Mrs. Walton I. Weir

Relationship

Wife

Branch Seal
Activity During WWII

Served aboard the USS Lea DD-118 as Electrician's Mate 2nd Class. When a collision between SS Elihu Yale was imminent, proceeded on initiative and de-energized all power thereby preventing fires. Received Commendation from Commander in Chief Atlantic Fleet. Spent remainder of war time in the Pacific aboard the USS Nantahala AO-60. Discharged November 1, 1945 as Electrician's Mate 1st Class.