World War II Honoree
Killed in World War II
Raymond Lucian Hernandez
Branch of Service
U.S. Marine Corps
Hometown
Hotchkiss, Colorado
Honored By
Paula, Claudia, Eileen, Debby, Rickey, Dan & Lee
Relationship
Nieces & Nephews
SERVED WITH THE 6TH MARINE DIVISION, 22ND MARINES IN THE SOUTHWEST PACIFIC THEATER OF OPERATIONS. KILLED IN ACTION JUNE 17, 1945 DURING THE INVASION OF OKINAWA. HIS DIVISION WAS AWARDED THE PRESIDENTIAL UNIT CITATION FOR THE OKINAWA CAMPAIGN.