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World War II Honoree

World War II Veteran

Weldon Monroe Longbotham

Branch of Service

U.S. Marine Corps

Hometown

Hermleigh, Texas

Honored By

Danny Jones

Branch Seal
Activity During WWII

Served as a 1st Lieutenant and as Machine Gun Officer of Company A, First Battalion, First Marines, First Marine Division, in action against enemy Japanese forces during the assault on enemy-held Peleliu, Palau Islands, from 16 to 18 September 1944. Awarded the silver star for gallantry in action and the purple heart.