Korean War
| Service # | 16293609 |
|---|---|
| Rank | Sergeant U.S. Army |
| Date of Death | March 8 1951 |
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
Sergeant Weider was awarded the Purple Heart with 2 Oak Leaf Clusters, 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
Sergeant Weider was a member of the 23rd Infantry Regiment, 2nd Infantry Division. He was seriously wounded by the enemy in South Korea on January 9, 1951 and returned to duty on January 27, 1951. He was seriously wounded again in North Korea on November 27, 1950 and returned on December 30, 1950. He was Killed in Action while fighting the enemy in South Korea on March 8, 1951.