World War II Honoree

Arthur J. Wiest

Branch of Service

U.S. Army

Hometown

Wyoming, Michigan

Honored By

Kathleen M. Wiest

Relationship

Daughter

SERVED AS PRIVATE FIRST CLASS WITH THE 32ND RED ARROW DIVISION, 127TH INFANTRY, COMPANY B IN THE PACIFIC THEATER (INCLUDING AUSTRALIA AND NEW GUINEA). INDUCTED ON NOVEMBER 24, 1941 AND SERVED UNTIL SEPTEMBER 22, 1945. RECEIVED THE COMBAT INFANTRYMAN BADGE, EXPERT RIFLEMAN BADGE, OVERSEAS BARS, SERVICE STRIPE, AMERICAN DEFENSE SERVICE RIBBON, ASIATIC-PACIFIC THEATER RIBBON AND A BRONZE STAR.