World War II Honoree
Killed in World War II
William M. Hernandez, Sr.
Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
Westmont, New Jersey
Honored By
Mr. William Hernandez
Relationship
Son
Served in Field Artillery. Commander of the 628th Tank Destroyer Battalion. Killed August 20, 1944 when he was directing fire on a German tiger royal tank. Buried at St. James, France. Posthumously awarded the Distinguished Service Cross.