World War II Honoree

Frank T. Hernandez

Branch of Service

U.S. Army

Hometown

Hotchkiss, Colorado

Honored By

Paula, Claudia, Eileen, Debby, Rickey, Dan & Lee

Relationship

Daughters & Sons

SERVED ABOARD USS HUNTER MARSHALL (APD-112) TRANSPORT SHIP AS A MEDICAL NON-COMMISSIONED OFFICER. PARTICIPATED IN OPERATION MAGIC CARPET, TRANSPORTING SERVICE PERSONNEL FROM JAPAN TO THE UNITED STATES AFTER ALL HOSTILITIES HAD CEASED WITH JAPANESE ARMED FORCES. DECORATIONS: WWII VICTORY MEDAL, RIFLE M-1 MARKSMAN BADGE AND HONORABLE SERVICE LAPEL BUTTON. ENTERED THE SERVICE FEBRUARY 13, 1946 AND WAS HONORABLY DISCHARGED MARCH 29, 1947 AT FORT LAWTON, SEATTLE, WASHINGTON.