Herbert Hoover Hom
| Era | Korean War |
|---|---|
| Branch | U.S. Army |
| Rank | Corporal |
| Military Decorations | Purple Heart |
| Wall | G |
| Wall Side | 1 |
| Row | 2 |
| Plaque Number | 40 |
HERBERT H. HOM, join the U.S. Army Infantry at age 21, on March 23, 1951
and took training at Camp Roberts in California. After training, he was made a
Corporal and was shipped off to Korea, along with several hundred other trained
men. This era is remembered for being the height of the war that was started in
June 1950. He fought in several of the battles, including the most challenging
which was the battle of Heartbreak Ridge. After he was in the battle for about a
month, he was wounded. In his service he was given Citations and Medals that
included the Korean SVA Medal W/4 Bronze Campaign Stars; United Nations SVC
Medal; Purple Heart; Combat Infantry Badge
Plaque Wall Map
