World War II Honoree
Killed in World War II
Jack J. Hertneky, Jr.
Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
Denver, Colorado
Honored By
Ms. Barbara Hertneky Perry
Relationship
Widow
FOUGHT IN NORTHERN ITALY WITH THE 86TH BRIGADE OF THE 10TH MOUNTAIN INFANTRY DIVISION. HE WAS KILLED IN ACTION IN WWII ON MARCH 5, 1945 AT AGE 20. HE WAS AWARDED THE BRONZE STAR MEDAL FOR VALOR POSTHUMOUSLY.