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.