Photo by Sgt. Benjamin Cossel | Arizona National Guard Public Affairs | 11.17.2007
Sitting in his home, Nov. 17, Medal of Honor recipient Silvestre Herrera sat down to discuss his actions during his time with the Texas National Guard's 36th Division in World War II. Herrera was the first Arizonian to receive the highest military medal in the United States. Herrera passed away at his home in Phoenix, Nov. 26. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Benjamin Cossel, Operation Jump Start -......
Photo by Sgt. Benjamin Cossel | Arizona National Guard Public Affairs | 11.12.2007
Congressional Medal of Honor recipient Silvestre Herrera is escorted by members of the Arizona National Guard, Nov. 11, during Phoenix's annual Veterans Day parade. Herrera served as the parade's grand marshal. The first Arizonian to receive the Medal of Honor, Herrera passed away at his home, Nov. 26. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Benjamin Cossel, Operation Jump Start - Arizona Public Affairs) ...
