The family of U.S. Army Cpl. William Herbert, killed in action in World War I, received the purple heart medal in honor of his military service.
“It’s nice to see him recognized with this award,” U.S. Army Lt. Col. Christopher Sands said. “He gave his life for our country. The family might not have realized at the time that the award was retroactive.”
Pictured, from left, former Bayonne Mayor Richard Rutkowski, VFW Post 226 Commander Glen Flora, Major General Edward Chrystal and Post Chaplain Joseph Kochanski , presenting the purple heart to Mary Hope Zitelli, Faith Herbert Sands and Scott Sands. Sands said Herbert’s brother, Thomas, also served in the army during World War I, and his son Thomas Herbert, Jr. served in the U.S. Marines from 1947-1950. Herbert Jr. was mobilized during the Korean War and served for two more years.Joyce-Herbert Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 226 Veteran’s Museum
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