Korean War
| Service # | 17234232 |
|---|---|
| Rank | Private U.S. Army |
| Date of Death | October 14 1950 |
Korean Service Medal
National Defense Service Medal
Purple Heart
Republic of Korea Presidential Unit Citation
Republic of Korea War Service Medal
United Nations Service Medal
Combat Infantryman Badge
Private Weese was awarded the Purple Heart, the Combat Infantryman Badge, the Korean Service Medal, the United Nations Service Medal, the National Defense Service Medal, the Korean Presidential Unit Citation and the Republic of Korea War Service Medal.
Notes
Private Weese was a member of Company E, 2nd Battalion, 7th Cavalry Regiment, 1st Cavalry Division. After delivering supplies to the front line on October 14, 1950, his convoy was ambushed and he was wounded and taken prisoner. That evening he was executed near Kaesong, North Korea.