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World War II Honoree

World War II Veteran

Thomas E. Herring

Hometown

Hawkins, Texas

Honored By

Granddaughter

Branch Seal
Activity During WWII

THIRD BATTALION, 161ST INFANTRY, 25TH INFANTRY DIVISION. TRAINED IN CAMP ROBERTS, CALIFORNIA. JOINED 25TH INFANTRY DIVISION, 161ST INFANTRY REGIMENT. FOUGHT ON GUADALCANAL (ASSISTED MARINES), AND NEW GEORGIA IN THE SOLOMON ISLANDS. MADE BEACHHEAD ON LUZON, PHILIPPINE ISLANDS. WOUNDED IN ACTION. RECEIVED PURPLE HEART AND BRONZE STARS. MEMBER MILITARY ORDER OF THE PURPLE HEART.