World War II Honoree

John P. Herald

Branch of Service

U.S. Army

Hometown

Derry, Pennsylvania

Honored By

David B. Herald

Relationship

Son

MY FATHER WAS A TANK COMMANDER WITH THE 2ND ARMORED DIVISION, 67TH REGIMENT, CO. F. MY FATHER LANDED ON NORMANDY BEACH D+5. HE RECEIVED 2 BRONZE STARS, AND THEN 5 BRONZE STARS (SICILIAN CAMPAIGN, NORMANDY CAMPAIGN, NORMANDY, FRANCE CAMPAIGN, RHINELAND CAMPAIGN, ARDENNES CAMPAIGN), 1 ARMY PRESIDENTIAL UNIT CITATION AND 1 PURPLE HEART. A MOST GREATFUL AND SINCERE THANK YOU DAD-- AND TO ALL WHO SACRIFICED FOR MY FAMILY'S FREEDOMS. WE LOVE YOU.