World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
Hector A. Pena
Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
Laredo, Texas
Honored By
John C. Burkhardt, AAG MOPH, Chapter 1919, Austin, Texas
ENTERED ACTIVE DUTY MAY 24, 1945 AND SERVED IN THE PACIFIC THEATER, ASSIGNED TO THE 19TH INFANTRY, 24TH INFANTRY DIVISION. BATTLES AND CAMPAIGNS: NEW GUINEA, LEYTE AND LUZON. DECORATIONS AND CITATIONS: COMBAT INFANTRYMAN BADGE; ASIATIC-PACIFIC CAMPAIGN MEDAL WITH 3 BRONZE SERVICE STARS, GOOD CONDUCT MEDAL, PHILIPPINE LIBERATION MEDAL WITH 1 BRONZE SERVICE STAR AND PURPLE HEART MEDAL FOR WOUNDS RECEIVED IN COMBAT ON OCTOBER 21, 1944, LEYTE, PHILIPPINE ISLANDS.