Silvestre S. Herrera
War Hero

Silvestre S. Herrera Net Worth

Silvestre S. Herrera was a Mexican-born United States Army soldier who was born on July 17, 1917. He is remembered for his bravery in World War II, and was awarded the Medal of Honor for his heroic actions during combat in Mertzwiller, France in 1945.
Silvestre S. Herrera is a member of War Hero

Age, Biography and Wiki

Birth Day July 17, 1917
Birth Place Mexico
Age 103 YEARS OLD
Died On Nov 26, 2007 (age 90)
Birth Sign Cancer

💰 Net worth: $100K - $1M

About

Mexican-born United States Army soldier remembered for his bravery in World War II. For his 1945 acts during combat in Mertzwiller, France, he earned the prestigious Medal of Honor.

Before Fame

During his early adulthood years, he worked on a farm in El Paso, Texas before joining the 36th Division of the Texas National Guard.

Trivia

He was awarded the Mexican government's Order of Military Merit.

Family Life

Born in Chihuahua, Mexico, he was orphaned as a baby and was subsequently raised in Texas by his uncle.

Associated With

In August of 1945, he left the hospital room where he was still recovering from his battle wounds to travel to the White House and receive the Medal of Honor from then-President Harry S. Truman.

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