William Lewis Herndon - Legacy

Legacy

Herndon's memory has been honored in various ways:

  • His brother officers erected Herndon Monument in his honor at the U.S. Naval Academy.
  • The Navy has named two ships USS Herndon in his honor.
  • The towns of Herndon, Virginia and Herndon, Pennsylvania are also named for him.

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