John Robert Herbert retired from the United States Army in 1973 as a Sergeant First Class (E7) after 20 years of Service. He could have stayed on a little longer but he refused to train women. (Women were just being admitted to into the Armed Forces at that time- previously they were WACs or WAVES). John traveled widely in his stint which included his basic training in Columbia, S.C. and being stationed in Baltimore, M.D. and in Texas. He served 2 years in France; 2 years in Germany; Korea 1 year and 2 tours of duty in Vietnam. He was wounded in combat in Vietnam and received a Purple Heart for his bravery. John’s wife Mary traveled with him during many of his years in the Service, they married 7 years after he joined the Army. Overall, John describes his experience in the Service as positive.

THANK YOU JOHN R. HERBERT FOR YOUR DEDICATED SERVICE TO OUR COUNTRY!!!

Respectfully Submitted by Mary Dugan Herbert of the Greenville, SC Chapter of the Wilson Lake Herbert Family Reunion Circle

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