Guy Whidden, member of 101st Airborne Division and D-Day veteran passed away

Guy Whidden was born on June 18, 1923 in Wyncote, Pennsylvania, to Rendol and Myrtle Whidden.

Guy Whidden was a paratrooper in HQ Company, 502nd Parachute Infantry Regiment, 101st Airborne Division during World War 2. He was a machine gunner and jumped into Normandy in the early hours of June 6, 1944.

Guy Whidden also jumped into Holland during operation Market Garden in September, 1944.

He was severely wounded near Best during a mortar attack when three of his best friends were killed by the same mortar.

Guy was still recovering in a hospital when the Battle of the Bulge happened. After his recovery, he was sent back to Fort Benning and became a jump school instructor.

Guy Whidden is awarded with the Purple Heart, the Combat Infantry badge, a Netherlands Orange Lanyard, and the Good Conduct Medal.

Guy Whidden took his final jump on September 19, 2022.

Frank Gubbels Battlefield Guide paid tribute on their Facebook page, “Rest in Peace Guy Whidden. Guy served in the 502nd Regiment 101st Airborne Division during World War 2. Guy passed away on September 19, 2022. Thank you for your service Sir, we won’t forget you“.