World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
Melvin Hershman
Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
New Holland, Pennsylvania
Honored By
Doris M. Andrew
Relationship
Friend
77TH INFANTRY DIVISION FROM 1944-1946. RECEIVED PURPLE HEART MEDAL WITH THE OAK LEAF CLUSTER, THE BRONZE STAR, AND THE DISTINGUISHED UNIT BADGE. SERVED AS A SUPPLY SPECIALIST DURING BERLIN AIRLIFT AND RECEIVED THE MEDAL FOR HUMANE ACTION.