World War II Honoree
Killed in World War II
Luis C. Herrera
Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
San Elizario, Texas
Honored By
His Family
MOST OF HIS TRAINING TOOK PLACE IN THE STATE OF LOUISIANA AND THE MOJAVE DESERT IN SOUTHEASTERN CALIFORNIA. PRIVATE 1ST CLASS, TRAINED AND SERVED WITH THE 359TH INFANTRY REGIMENT, 90TH INFANTRY DIVISION IN FRANCE. HE WAS KILLED IN ACTION SEPTEMBER 29, 1944 IN THE TOWN OF METZ, LOCATED IN NORTHEASTERN FRANCE. AWARDED BRONZE STAR AND PURPLE HEART.