Rudy Hernandez: Congressional Medal of Honor

War, Documentary 01/01/2020 9m

Rudy Hernandez: Congressional Medal of Honor (2020)

"On Hill 420, his rifle exploded, so Cpl. Hernandez used his knife in a gun fight."

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Mexican American Rodolfo P. Hernandez faced death along the 38th parallel, earning a Congressional Medal of Honor for valor during the Korean War. A story of heroism, perseverance and service, Hernandez proved that even in the most dire circumstances a wounded soldier can accomplish his mission and go on to greater service as a veteran.

David de Rozas

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Daniel L. Bernardi

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