World War II Honoree

Henry Thomas 'Hank' Cherry

Branch of Service

U.S. Army

Hometown

Macon, Georgia

Honored By

Carol Vincent

Relationship

Granddaughter

HE WAS IN FRANCE AND GERMANY IN THE 3RD ARMY UNDER GENERAL PATTON. HE WAS COMMANDER OF THE 3RD TANK BATTALION AND FOUGHT IN BASTOGNE, BELGIUM. RECEIVED THE DISTINGUISHED SERVICE CROSS, THREE SILVER STARS FOR GALLANTRY IN ACTION, TWO PURPLE HEARTS, THE BRONZE STAR AND THE LEGION OF MERIT. THE DISTINGUISHED SERVICE CROSS WAS ALSO AWARDED FOR GALLANTRY IN ACTION NEAR TRIER, FRANCE, WHEN THE 3RD ARMY CAPTURED THE FORTRESS CITY FOR THE FIRST TIME IN 1,000 YEARS.