World War II Honoree

Ray Hernandez Nava

Branch of Service

U.S. Army

Hometown

North Hollywood, California

Honored By

Mary Martinez

Relationship

Daughter

SERVED WITH THE 188TH PARACHUTE INFANTRY REGIMENT IN THE ASIATIC-PACIFIC THEATRE, INCLUDING CAMPAIGNS IN NEW GUINEA AND LUZON, THE BATTLE OF LOS BANOS IN THE PHILIPPINES AND OKINAWA, JAPAN. RECEIVED THE WWII VICTORY MEDAL, AMERICAN CAMPAIGN MEDAL, ASIATIC-PACIFIC CAMPAIGN MEDAL, PHILIPPINE LIBERATION MEDAL WITH BRONZE STAR, GOOD CONDUCT MEDAL, DISTINGUISHED BRONZE SERVICE ARROWHEAD.