Herschel F. Briles

Herschel F. Briles

Herschel Floyd Briles (February 7, 1914 – July 17, 1994) was a United States Army soldier and a recipient of the United States military's highest decoration—the Medal of Honor—for his actions in World War II.

Read more about Herschel F. Briles:  Biography, Death and Burial, Medal of Honor Citation

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