World War II Honoree

Richard D. Herrington

Branch of Service

U.S. Army

Hometown

Freedom, Indiana

Honored By

Sharan Herrington Witte

Relationship

Niece

ENTERED THE SERVICE IN DECEMBER 1943. SHIPPED TO FRANCE IN SEPTEMBER 1944 AND BECAME A PART OF THE 26TH DIVISION. BATTLES AND CAMPAIGNS WERE NORTHERN FRANCE, ARDENNES, RHINELAND AND CENTRAL EUROPE. DECORATIONS AND CITATIONS: EUROPEAN-AFRICAN-MIDDLE EASTERN THEATRE RIBBON WITH 4 BRONZE STARS, GOOD CONDUCT MEDAL, BRONZE STAR MEDAL, WWII VICTORY MEDAL. RECEIVED HONORABLE DISCHARGE DECEMBER 30, 1945.