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World War II Honoree

World War II Veteran

Rufus G. Herring

Branch of Service

U.S. Navy

Hometown

Roseboro, North Carolina

Honored By

Terry MacDonald

Branch Seal
Activity During WWII

LIEUTENANT. COMMANDING OFFICER OF THE LCI(G) 449 IN THE PACIFIC THEATER. AWARDED THE MEDAL OF HONOR FOR GALLANTRY AND INTREPIDITY ABOVE AND BEYOND THE CALL OF DUTY ON FEBRUARY 17, 1945 DURING THE PRE-INVASION OF IWO JIMA. KILLED IN ACTION ON THAT DAY, EARNED THE PURPLE HEART.