World War II Honoree

Richard A. Weed

Branch of Service

U.S. Army

Hometown

Winona, Mississippi

Honored By

Susan R. Weed

Relationship

Daughter

SERVED 14 MONTHS OVERSEAS IN SOUTHWEST PACIFIC THEATER IN CAPACITY OF ASSISTANT BAY; CHIEF OF WELDING SHOP. ELECTRIC ARC AND ACETYLENE TORCH ON ALL TYPES OF VEHICLES AND HEAVY EQUIPMENT. SET UP OWN WELDING EQUIPMENT AND CONSTRUCTED JOGS FOR HOLDING PARTS TOGETHER DURING WELDING PROCESS. USED BURNING TORCH FOR CUTTING PURPOSES AND FOR MAKING HOLES IN STEEL PLATES.