World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
Jesus R. 'Jesse' Hernandez
Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
Independence, Kansas
Honored By
Missouri DAV Chapter 67
HE SERVED IN THE 83RD INFANTRY, LANDING ON NORMANDY IN THE SECOND WAVE ON OMAHA BEACH. HE WAS AWARDED A BRONZE STAR AND PURPLE HEART FOR RECONNAISSANCE BEHIND ENEMY LINES.