T/Sgt John Weick, 134th Infantry Regiment - Interview Part 1, Normandy and St. Lo France

In this 4-part interview John E. "Gene" Weick describes his experiences while serving with the 134th Infantry Regiment, 35th Infantry Division, in France and Germany during WWII. T/Sgt Weick was awarded both a Silver and a Bronze Star Medal for heroic action. He was also awarded a Purple Heart Medal for wounds received in Normandy during the battle for St. Lo, France. In these videos he discusses his experience with his son, Steve Weick.

Part 1 -- Normandy and St. Lo France
• SSgt Weick was the Squad Leader (SSgt) for the 3rd Squad, 3rd Platoon (Company B, 134th Infantry).
• The soldier wounded with SSgt Weick was Pfc. Charles E. Ott (37162239). He was in the 2nd Squad, 3rd Platoon. He was listed as a Automatic Rifleman (BAR).
• Both were listed on the July 18, 1944 Battle Casualty Report as Slightly Wounded in Action.
• Pfc Charles Ott never returned to Action.

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