World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
Ned M. Hernandez
Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
Florence, Colorado
Honored By
Matthew Ireland
Relationship
Great-Grandson
HE WAS IN THE ARMY FROM 1942 TO 1946. HE WAS PART OF THE 137TH INFANTRY DIVISION, AND TOOK SHRAPNEL FROM AN 88MM BELOW HIS KNEE JUST OUTSIDE OF ST. LO, FRANCE. HE WAS AWARDED THE PURPLE HEART AND WAS A BRONZE STAR RECIPIENT.