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WESSON, Henry Kay - Date of
birth
1 January 1912 -
Age
32 - Place of
birth
Stigler, Haskell County, Oklahoma -
Hometown
Shawnee, Pottawatomie County, Oklahoma
Personal info
Military service
- Service
number
O-315207 -
Rank
Lieutenant Colonel -
Function
Battalion Commander -
Unit
Battalion HQ,
1st Battalion,
9th Infantry Regiment,
2nd Infantry Division
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Awards
Distinguished Service Cross,
Silver Star,
Bronze Star
Death
-
Status
Died of Wounds - Date of
death
15 October 1944 - Place of
death
In the vicinity of Schlausenbach, Germany
Grave
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Cemetery
American War Cemetery Henri-Chapelle
| Plot | Row | Grave |
|---|---|---|
| B | 11 | 48 |
Immediate family
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Members
Henry Kay Burton Wesson (father)
Emma Comella (Easterling) Wesson (mother)
Edna Geraldine Wesson (sister)
Martha Naomi Wesson (sister)
Comella Louise Wesson (sister)
Ralph Johnson Wesson (brother)
Harold D. Wesson (brother)
Sybil A. Wesson (sister)
Gypsy Jane (Haney) Wesson (wife)
Jay William Wesson (son)
More information
Henry Wesson graduated from Oklahoma A&M College and joined the U.S. Army Reserve in August 1941.He was awarded the Distinguished Service Cross posthumously. The citation: The President of the United States takes pride in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross (Posthumously) to H. K. Wesson (0-315207), Colonel (Infantry), U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving with the 9th Infantry Regiment, n2d Infantry Division, in action against enemy forces on 28 July 1944. Colonel Wesson's outstanding leadership, personal bravery and zealous devotion to duty at the cost of his life, exemplify the highest traditions of the military forces of the United States and reflect great credit upon himself, the 2nd Infantry Division, and the United States Army.
Source of information: www.wwiimemorial.com, www.fold3.com, www.findagrave.com, www.ancestry.com - Family Trees / 1940 Census
Photo source: Peter Schouteten, The Daily Oklahoman 7 November 1944, They Speak: Voices of Henri-Chapelle American Cemetery