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T/Sgt Charles E. Weiper worked at the Red Cross Shoe Company.

His paternal grandparents immigrated from Germany.

He enlisted at Fort Thomas, Kentucky on 8 October 1941.

T/Sgt Weiper was awarded the Bronze Star Medal posthumously. The citation cited: For heroic achievement in connection with military operations near Dillingen, Germany. On March 18, 1945, Sgt Weiper was leading his platoon into Dillingen, where the enemy had been resisting bitterly, and as a result strong opposition was expected.
On two occasions, when the platoon was met by nothing but deathly silence, Sgt Weiper noticed his men falter slightly. Each time he halted the platoon, and went forward alone, to search the nearest building. On entering the second building, a concealed booby trap exploded instantly killing the Sergeant.
The courage and leadership shown by Sgt Weiper set an example of lasting effect upon the men and reflect great credit upon himself and the military service.