warpath Posted August 9, 2017 Share #1 Posted August 9, 2017 Rudy Hernandez stopped by my store a couple of weeks ago to bring his father's Medal of Honor to show me. Cpl. Rodolfo P. Hernández Medal of Honor is posted here with his son's permission for visitors to this page to read his story of personal valor and sacrifice. There is an exhibit at the Airborne and Special Operations Museum in Fayetteville, NC featuring Cpl. Hernandez in a combat diorama depicting battle action in the Korean War https://www.asomf.org/visit-the-museum/ Rodolfo P. HernandezRank and organization: Corporal, U.S. Army, Company G, 187th Airborne Regimental Combat TeamPlace and date: Near Wontong-ni, Korea, May 31, 1951Entered service at: Fowler, CaliforniaBorn: April 14, 1931, Colton, CaliforniaG.O. No.: 40, April 12, 1952 Cpl. Hernandez, a member of Company G, distinguished himself by conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity above and beyond the call of duty in action against the enemy. His platoon, in defensive positions on Hill 420, came under ruthless attack by a numerically superior and fanatical hostile force, accompanied by heavy artillery, mortar, and machinegun fire which inflicted numerous casualties on the platoon. His comrades were forced to withdraw due to lack of ammunition but Cpl. Hernandez, although wounded in an exchange of grenades, continued to deliver deadly fire into the ranks of the onrushing assailants until a ruptured cartridge rendered his rifle inoperative. Immediately leaving his position, Cpl. Hernandez rushed the enemy armed only with rifle and bayonet. Fearlessly engaging the foe, he killed 6 of the enemy before falling unconscious from grenade, bayonet, and bullet wounds but his heroic action momentarily halted the enemy advance and enabled his unit to counterattack and retake the lost ground. The indomitable fighting spirit, outstanding courage, and tenacious devotion to duty clearly demonstrated by Cpl. Hernandez reflect the highest credit upon himself, the infantry, and the U.S. Army. http://www.cmohs.org/recipient-de…/…/hernandez-rodolfo-p.php https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rodolfo_P._Hern%C3%A1ndez <div style="position:relative;height:0;padding-bottom:75.0%"><iframe src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/rYVooL5hua0?ecver=2" width="480" height="360" frameborder="0" style="position:absolute;width:100%;height:100%;left:0" allowfullscreen></iframe></div> https://www.stripes.com/…/once-declared-dead-in-korea-herna… http://guardianofvalor.com/medal-honor-recipient-rodolfo-p…/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
warpath Posted August 9, 2017 Author Share #2 Posted August 9, 2017 Link to a video interview: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
warpath Posted August 9, 2017 Author Share #3 Posted August 9, 2017 Note the wear to the reverse. He wore his Medal Of Honor on many public occasions over the years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TLeo Posted August 9, 2017 Share #4 Posted August 9, 2017 Absolutely beautiful...thanks for posting those photos. I guess his son was there in connection with the exhibit? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rakkasan187 Posted August 9, 2017 Share #5 Posted August 9, 2017 I had the honor of meeting CPL Hernandez at the 187th Rakkasans reunion in Hartford Connecticut in 1985. A great and humble man.. He signed my program and I also got to meet General William Westmoreland, former Commander of the 187th as well.. Wonderful pictures and may Rudy rest in peace... Leigh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uniformcollector Posted August 10, 2017 Share #6 Posted August 10, 2017 Incredible! Thank you very much for sharing this incredible piece of history. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
decwriter Posted August 10, 2017 Share #7 Posted August 10, 2017 I like the Korean War engraved MOHs. The engraver typically had USA after all unit information was engraved for the Army versions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captainofthe7th Posted August 10, 2017 Share #8 Posted August 10, 2017 Thanks for sharing! Rob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
warpath Posted August 10, 2017 Author Share #9 Posted August 10, 2017 Just to be clear...This medal was shared by Rudy's son who allowed me to photograph it and post the images online and it is NOT in my possession. This MOH was posted here to allow collectors and historians the rare opportunity to see this stellar example of the Cpl. Rodolfo P. Hernandez Medal Of Honor along with its recipient's personal story and battle history. If you have any questions or would care to add to the presentation please contact me directly. Ed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twillie2 Posted September 6, 2017 Share #10 Posted September 6, 2017 Damn it! That is really a nice thing to see. CPL Hernandez's son is right to be proud of hid father. Thanks for showing it to us. God Bless them! R/ Twillie2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Usmccollector Posted September 6, 2017 Share #11 Posted September 6, 2017 Woah thats my little brothers name! Really amazing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aerialbridge Posted September 6, 2017 Share #12 Posted September 6, 2017 What an inspiring story of Rudy Hernandez' courage on the battlefield and also during his lengthy recovery after severe brain trauma from his wounds. Thanks for sharing his story and medal. RIP, Corporal Hernandez. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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