World War II Honoree

Herbert M. Gumbel

Branch of Service

U.S. Army

Hometown

Ingraham, Illinois

Honored By

Robert Medley Gatewood

ENTERED ACTIVE SERVICE AS A DRAFTEE ON JANUARY 3, 1946 AT CHICAGO, ILLINOIS. SELECTED FOR THE QUARTERMASTER CORPS, COMPLETED BASIC TRAINING, AND QUALIFIED IN THE MILITARY OCCUPATIONAL SPECIALTY OF DUTY SOLDIER (590). ASSIGNED TO HEADQUARTERS AND HEADQUARTERS COMPANY, VINT HILLS FARMS STATION, WARRINGTON, VIRGINIA. HONORABLY DISCHARGED AT SAME STATION AS A PRIVATE ON FEBRUARY 27, 1947. EARNED THE WWII VICTORY MEDAL.