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
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.