World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
John A. Herner
Branch of Service
U.S. Navy
Hometown
Indianapolis, Indiana
Honored By
Jean Herner
Relationship
Wife
SERVED ABOARD THE SWEDISH TRANSPORT VESSEL SCHMEDSTIKE DELIVERING TROOPS AND SUPPLIES, THEN AS A HOSPITAL SHIP FROM THE SOUTH PACIFIC THEATER OF OPERATIONS. RECEIVED INJURY WHEN THE SHIP WAS DAMAGED BY AN ENEMY TORPEDO.