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World War II Honoree

World War II Veteran

John Franklin Hersh

Branch of Service

U.S. Army

Hometown

Loveland, Colorado

Honored By

Bonnie A. Atkins

Relationship

Daughter

Branch Seal
Activity During WWII

ASSIGNED DUTY WITH 8TH AIR FORCE IN ENGLAND. ASSIGNED TO COMPANY C, 832D ENGINEER BATTALION THAT WAS ATTACHED TO 101ST AIRBORNE DIVISION. CONSTRUCTED AIRSTRIPS FOR PLANES SUPPORTING FRONT LINE TROOPS. WAS INVOLVED IN CAMPAIGNS IN NORMANDY, NORTHERN FRANCE, RHINELAND, CENTRAL EUROPE AND ARDENNES.