Military Awards and Honors
Weight won two battle stars for her World War II service. Her crew was eligible for the following medals and ribbons:
- Combat Action Ribbon (retroactive)
- American Campaign Medal
- European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign Medal (2)
- World War II Victory Medal
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