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(1917 – 2007) Private First Class, U.S. Army, Company E, 142nd Infantry, 36th Infantry Division. Born in EI Paso, Texas; entered service at Phoenix, AZ. Resident of Phoenix. Cited for action on 15 March 1945 near Mertzwiller, France. With his platoon stopped by heavy machinegun fire, Private Herrera made a one man frontal assault and captured eight enemy soldiers. The platoon advanced, was again stopped, and again Private Herrera advanced alone to attack the position. Stepping on a mine, both of his feet were severed, but he still managed to pin down the enemy with accurate rifle fire until a friendly unit was able to capture the enemy gun.