Son of Bisinte Moronez. Adopted son of Manuel and Ramona Herrera. Brother of George Moronez. Grandson of Jose & Julia Moronez. Beloved father, husband and brother. Served honorably in the Vietnam War, USMC.
During his time in Vietnam, he received the following citation:
The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Navy and Marine Corps Medal to
Private Camilo Herrera
United States Marine Corps
for service as set forth in the following:
CITATION
For heroism while serving as a Guard with the First Light Anti-Aircraft Missile Battalion, Marine Air Control Group EIGHTEEN, First Marine Aircraft Wing in the Republic of Vietnam. On 3 January 1968, Private HERRERA's guard section was assembling in a clearing when a truck accidentally backed over an ammunition can containing illumination fares and fragmentation hand grenades, igniting a flare and causing the contents of the ammunition can to burn. Realizing the seriousness of the situation, Private HERRERA fearlessly moved toward the can to move it to an area of safety for disposal. Aware that the grenades could explode at any moment, Private HERRERA, concerned only for the safety of his fellow Marines, courageously continued to advance toward the smoldering can. Despite his valiant efforts, the ammunition exploded as he neared it, seriously wounding him in the head and abdomen. By his heroic actions in the face of great personal danger and selfless devotion, Private HERRERA upheld the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.
For the President
JOHN J. HYLAND
Admiral, U. S. Navy
Commander in Chief U. S. Pacific Fleet
During his time in Vietnam, he received the following citation:
The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Navy and Marine Corps Medal to
Private Camilo Herrera
United States Marine Corps
for service as set forth in the following:
CITATION
For heroism while serving as a Guard with the First Light Anti-Aircraft Missile Battalion, Marine Air Control Group EIGHTEEN, First Marine Aircraft Wing in the Republic of Vietnam. On 3 January 1968, Private HERRERA's guard section was assembling in a clearing when a truck accidentally backed over an ammunition can containing illumination fares and fragmentation hand grenades, igniting a flare and causing the contents of the ammunition can to burn. Realizing the seriousness of the situation, Private HERRERA fearlessly moved toward the can to move it to an area of safety for disposal. Aware that the grenades could explode at any moment, Private HERRERA, concerned only for the safety of his fellow Marines, courageously continued to advance toward the smoldering can. Despite his valiant efforts, the ammunition exploded as he neared it, seriously wounding him in the head and abdomen. By his heroic actions in the face of great personal danger and selfless devotion, Private HERRERA upheld the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.
For the President
JOHN J. HYLAND
Admiral, U. S. Navy
Commander in Chief U. S. Pacific Fleet
Son of Bisinte Moronez. Adopted son of Manuel and Ramona Herrera. Brother of George Moronez. Grandson of Jose & Julia Moronez. Beloved father, husband and brother. Served honorably in the Vietnam War, USMC.
During his time in Vietnam, he received the following citation:
The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Navy and Marine Corps Medal to
Private Camilo Herrera
United States Marine Corps
for service as set forth in the following:
CITATION
For heroism while serving as a Guard with the First Light Anti-Aircraft Missile Battalion, Marine Air Control Group EIGHTEEN, First Marine Aircraft Wing in the Republic of Vietnam. On 3 January 1968, Private HERRERA's guard section was assembling in a clearing when a truck accidentally backed over an ammunition can containing illumination fares and fragmentation hand grenades, igniting a flare and causing the contents of the ammunition can to burn. Realizing the seriousness of the situation, Private HERRERA fearlessly moved toward the can to move it to an area of safety for disposal. Aware that the grenades could explode at any moment, Private HERRERA, concerned only for the safety of his fellow Marines, courageously continued to advance toward the smoldering can. Despite his valiant efforts, the ammunition exploded as he neared it, seriously wounding him in the head and abdomen. By his heroic actions in the face of great personal danger and selfless devotion, Private HERRERA upheld the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.
For the President
JOHN J. HYLAND
Admiral, U. S. Navy
Commander in Chief U. S. Pacific Fleet
During his time in Vietnam, he received the following citation:
The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Navy and Marine Corps Medal to
Private Camilo Herrera
United States Marine Corps
for service as set forth in the following:
CITATION
For heroism while serving as a Guard with the First Light Anti-Aircraft Missile Battalion, Marine Air Control Group EIGHTEEN, First Marine Aircraft Wing in the Republic of Vietnam. On 3 January 1968, Private HERRERA's guard section was assembling in a clearing when a truck accidentally backed over an ammunition can containing illumination fares and fragmentation hand grenades, igniting a flare and causing the contents of the ammunition can to burn. Realizing the seriousness of the situation, Private HERRERA fearlessly moved toward the can to move it to an area of safety for disposal. Aware that the grenades could explode at any moment, Private HERRERA, concerned only for the safety of his fellow Marines, courageously continued to advance toward the smoldering can. Despite his valiant efforts, the ammunition exploded as he neared it, seriously wounding him in the head and abdomen. By his heroic actions in the face of great personal danger and selfless devotion, Private HERRERA upheld the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.
For the President
JOHN J. HYLAND
Admiral, U. S. Navy
Commander in Chief U. S. Pacific Fleet
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