World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
Chester S. Hernas
Branch of Service
U.S. Marine Corps
Hometown
Schenectady, New York
Honored By
Michael Lynett
WHEN WWII STARTED, HE ENLISTED IN THE MARINE CORPS IN 1942. SERVED IN THE PACIFIC AS A RADIOMAN. HE WAS AWARDED MEDALS FOR AMERICAN THEATRE, ASIATIC-PACIFIC WITH1 STAR, WWII VICTORY MEDAL AND THE PURPLE HEART. HONORABLY DISCHARGED IN 1946.