Accession#	2009.06.03
Collection	Grand Army of the Republic Memorial Hall
Abstract	This folder contains two copies of a letter written by Hershel's mother detailing her son's life and character. Also included is a pamphlet with the remarks of Honarable Chauncey W. Reed to the House of Representatives on November 24, 1943. Hershel Horton suffered a long and torturous demise while pinned down by the Japanese, alone in a small hut. He had gone onto the battle field to collect dogtags when he was shot three times in the leg/hip. He was not able to be rescued or given provisions. Over a week later, still stuck in the hut and still severely wounded and delirious, he was shot three more times in the shoulder and neck and still he did not die. He had time to write a letter to his parents detailing his experience before finally succumbing to death. His letter is included in Reed's remarks. He is considered a hero in the military and especially in Aurora, his home town.
Object ID	2009.06.03
Object Name	Correspondence
Search Terms	Hershel G. Horton, WWII, New Guinea, Aurora veteran
Title	Documents pertaining to Hershel B. Horton

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