Herbert R. Vidana
Master Sergeant, U.S. Army, World War II

In World War II Master Sergeant Vidana served with the 106th Infantry Division. He sustained gunshot wounds in the chest while fighting near Vielsalm, Belgium.

Herbert R. Vidana
Technical Sergeant, U.S. Air Force, Korean War

During the Korean War, Technical Sergeant Vidana served with the 10th Liaison Squadron, 5th Air Force.

Medals and Awards

Purple Heart
AF Commendation Medal
Air Force Good Conduct Medal
Army Good Conduct Medal
American Defense Medal
American Theater Campaign Medal
European, African, Middle Eastern Campaign Medal with 3 Bronze Service Stars
World War II Victory Medal
Army of Occupation Medal (Germany)
National Defense Service Medal
Korean Service Medal with 3 Bronze Service Stars
Republic of Korea Presidential Unit Citation
United Nations Service Medal
Republic of Korea War Service Medal

Death and Burial

Herbert R. Vidana died on 12 June 1993 in Hennepin County, MN. He is buried at Saint Michaels Cemetery in Bayport, Washington County, MN, in Addition Block 59, Additional Lot 2.

This Honoree Record was prepared with the valuable assistance of Lanny G. Asepermy, Sergeant Major, U.S. Army (Ret.) [Honoree Record ID 227117], Historian for the Comanche Indian Veterans Association in Lawton, OK. Photo is courtesy of SMG Asepermy.