Albert “Gary” Gerhardt Weidner

Albert “Gary” Gerhardt Weidner

Age: 22
Branch: USNR
Rank: SF2c (CB)
Unit(s): NCDU126, UDT7
Station: Naval Combat Demolition Training and Experimental Base, Maui

Fallen on: 14 Jun 1944
Location: Saipan
Era: WWII
Campaign: Battle of Saipan

Medals & Commendations: Purple Heart (awarded Posthumously).

Hometown: Chicago, IL

Details:
SF2c Weidner died during the invasion of Saipan. He was in the water destroying underwater obstacles when he was hit by enemy fire.