World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
Quinton R. Herrin, Sr.
Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
Cullman, Alabama
Honored By
Missouri DAV Chapter 67
HE SERVED AS A COMBAT MEDIC IN THE 1ST DIVISION, 18TH INFANTRY THROUGHOUT WWII. HE WAS WITH THE SECOND WAVE AT OMAHA BEACH, NORMANDY, FRANCE, AS WELL AS MANY OTHER CAMPAIGNS. HE WAS AWARDED THE FRENCH LEGION OF MERIT, SILVER STAR FOR VALOR WITH AN ADDITIONAL CLUSTER, BRONZE STAR FOR VALOR WITH FOUR (4) ADDITIONAL CLUSTERS, THE PURPLE HEART AND NUMEROUS OTHER MEDALS AND DECORATIONS.