SSG Pedro Herring, Vietnam Veteran, He was a natve of Cofield, North Carolina.
SSG Pedro Herring was a casualty of the Vietnam War. As a member of the Army, SSG Herring served our country until May 22nd, 1970 in Cambodia. He was 26 years old and was married. It was reported that Pedro died from multiple fragmentation wounds from a mine. His body was recovered. Pedro was born on February 14th, 1944 in Cofield, North Carolina. SSG Herring is on panel 10W, line 080 of the Vietnam Memorial Wall in Washington D.C.
My father and his family does not have a lot of info on Pedro. I think that they accepted the fact after he was missing in action. I want to find out if anyone else knew him and anything about his personal life during that time. Please contact: Michelle Herring, 3512 Saddlebrooke Drive, Spotsylvania, VA, 22553, micdenphi@aol.com.
He is the Son of Mr John A and Mrs Elizabeth Pope Herring of Winton, NC.
He served with Charlie Company, 2nd Battalion, 22th Infantry Regiment, 25th Infantry Division,"Tropic Lighting", USARV.
He was awarded The Bronze Star Medal, The Combat Infantryman's Badge(CIB), The Purple Heart Medal for his combat related wounds, The Vietnam Service Medal, The Republic of Vietnam Campaign Service Medal, The National Defense Service Medal and The Good Conduct Medal(s).
Jim and Tom Reece
reecejim@yahoo.com
Fellow Tar Heel Veteran
Salute to a Fellow Tar Heel Veteran
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You answered the call of Your Country and then gave the Ultimate Sacrifice. For this, we Salute You.
Jan 28, 2011
manny g
Fellow Veteran 69-70 An Khe
Union Gap, WA. 98903
“You are Remembered”
Peace and condolence to the family and friends. “He which hath no stomach, to this fight, let him depart. But we in it, shall be remembered. We few, we happy few, we band of brothers!! For he today, that sheds his blood with me, shall always be my brother.” Rest in peace brave soldier, you have not been forgotten. (W.Shakespeare) May God Bless you, for your Sacrifice!!!
May 22, 2007
C M T
Some Gave All. Your sacrifice is not forgotten. Thank you for my freedom. May your spirit be blessed with peace and joy.
Saturday, May 22, 2004
We Remember
Pedro is buried at Philippi Baptist Church Cemetery in Cofield, NC
Never Forgotten
FOREVER REMEMBERED
"If you are able, save for them a place inside of you....and save one backward glance when you are leaving for the places they can no longer go.....Be not ashamed to say you loved them....
Take what they have left and what they have taught you with their dying and keep it with your own....And in that time when men decide and feel safe to call the war insane, take one moment to embrace those gentle heroes you left behind...."
Quote from a letter home by Maj. Michael Davis O'Donnell
KIA 24 March 1970. Distinguished Flying Cross: Shot down and Killed while attempting to rescue 8 fellow soldiers surrounded by attacking enemy forces.
We Nam Brothers pause to give a backward glance, and post this remembrance to you, one of the gentle heroes lost to the War in Vietnam:
Slip off that pack. Set it down by the crooked trail. Drop your steel pot alongside. Shed those magazine-ladened bandoliers away from your sweat-soaked shirt. Lay that silent weapon down and step out of the heat. Feel the soothing cool breeze right down to your soul ... and rest forever in the shade of our love, brother.
From your Nam-Band-Of-Brothers
Posted by: Bill Nelson
Email: grite@yahoo.com
Relationship: NamVet 2/502 Inf 101 Abn 69-70
Tuesday, April 18, 2006
A true hero...
Old soldiers never die as long as we remember them!” I am participating in the Gridley High School Posting Project. I want to express my heartfelt thanks to Pedro for the courage and determination he showed in Vietnam. You will always be my heart as a true hero.
Sincerely,
Jen Steffen
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