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Heriberto Segovia Hernandez 'Eddie' |
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Engagements: • Vietnam War (1960 - 1973) |
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Heriberto Segovia Hernandez United States Coast Guard fireman who was killed in action during the Vietnam War when, while assigned to Coast Guard Squadron One aboard USCGC Point Cypress. During a recon assignment, the small boat he was in came under enemy fire. He was mortally wounded and posthumously awarded the Bronze Star. He is the namesake of the Sentinel-class cutter Heriberto Hernandez (WPC-1114), stationed in San Juan, Puerto Rico. |
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Honoree ID: 253022 | Created by: MHOH |
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