Weyand, Foster H.

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Service number:: O-274177
Nationality:: American

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Bronze Star Medal (BSM)

Period:: Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:: Major
Unit:: 3rd Battalion, 134th Infantry Regiment, 35th Infantry Division "Santa Fe", U.S. Army

For meritorious service in connection with military operations against an enemy of the United States in France from 29 August to 30 September 1944. Entered military service from Nebraska.

Headquarters 35th Infantry Division, General Orders No. 49 (1 November 1944).

Purple Heart

Period:: Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:: Major
Unit:: Executive Officer 3rd Battalion, 134th Infantry Regiment, 35th Infantry Division "Santa Fe", U.S. Army

For wounded in action on 17 July 1944 near Saint-Lô/Manche department, Basse-Normandie, France.

Headquarters 35th Infantry Division, General Orders No. 49 (25 juni 1945).

Sources

- HUSTON, J. A., Biography of a Battalion, Stackpole Books, Mechanicsburg, United States, 2003.
- 134th Infantry Regiment

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