Wesley John Heidt ★ World War II Gold Star Veteran from California
On December 7, 1941 Petty Officer Second Class Heidt was declared a casualty of World War II. ★ He served with honor in the United States Navy. ★ He is remembered by the people of California. ★ May his positive example inspire us. Working together towards peace, mutual respect, and equality for all.
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Service Details
| This Profile ID | 20799 |
| Service ID | 3821089 |
| Name | Wesley John Heidt |
| From | Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California |
| Birth Date | May 17, 1917 |
| Casualty Date | December 7, 1941 |
| War | World War II |
| Service Branch | Navy |
| Rank | Petty Officer Second Class |
| Specialty | Machinist's Mate Second Class |
| Unit/Group | USS Arizona |
| Casualty Type | Missing in action or lost at sea |
| Location | Pearl Harbor, Hawaii |
| Burial | Tablets of the Missing at Honolulu Memorial, Honolulu, Hawaii |
| Notable Awards |
★ Purple Heart |
| Remembered | 
Wesley John Heidt is buried or memorialized at Tablets of the Missing at Honolulu Memorial, Honolulu, Hawaii. This is an American Battle Monuments Commission location. |
Additional Details
Wesley John Heidt was born and raised in the area of Los Angeles, California. He was the son of George Walton Heidt and Genevieve Dunlap. He enlisted in the US Navy on September 13, 1939.His older brother Fireman 1st Class Edward Joseph Heidt was also reported killed and missing aboard the USS Arizona at Pearl Harbor. They both play football while attending Leuzinger High School in Lawndale and enlisted in the US Navy together on the same day. |
Commendations + Awards
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★ Purple Heart
★ Combat Action Ribbon
★ World War II Victory Medal
★ American Campaign Medal
★ Navy Presidential Unit Citation
★ Navy Good Conduct Medal
★ Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal
★ Navy Expeditionary Medal
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• 19,844 World War II
• 2,648 Korean War
• 5,575 Vietnam War
• 630 Prisoners of war
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• 330 Pearl Harbor casualties
• 155 D-Day Normandy casualties
• 40 Medal of Honor recipients
• 19,844 World War II
• 2,648 Korean War
• 5,575 Vietnam War
• 630 Prisoners of war
• 7,011 Missing in action
• 330 Pearl Harbor casualties
• 155 D-Day Normandy casualties
• 40 Medal of Honor recipients
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