The Wenatchee World | Tuesday, November 9, 2021
Jerry Hersel US Navy 1960 - 1966
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ulius “Jerry” Daniel Hersel was born in 1941. Jerry was picked up with a friend who had taken his brother’s car without permission. He spent a couple of days in Lock Up and then his dad went down and picked him up. He took him directly to the Navy recruiter and signed him up at 19 years of age. His last deployment was in Japan on the USS Bonhomme Richard where he helped pilot and land planes. He left the military in 1966. Jerry’s banner and story was proudly submitted by his brother and fellow veteran Marvin.
Marvin Hersel U.S. Navy 1952–1971
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arvin served in the U.S. Navy from 1952–1971. He served on the USS Cunningham during the Korean War. He also served on: USS Hamul USS Swenson USS Bryce Canyon USS Navasota USS Isle Royale USS Hector. He retired as a Chief Gunner’s Mate.
Marvin’s story was proudly submitted by Wayne Hersel.
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