Korean War vet honored at 96

‘Chuck’ Herndon shrugs off Veteran of the Month award as ‘Malarkey,’ but his story, tears and medals say otherwise

Posted 7/30/25

At 96 years young, William “Chuck” Herndon still recalls the roar of Liberty ship engines, the clatter of Morse code keys he never quite mastered, and the sting of Korean cold that …

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Korean War vet honored at 96

‘Chuck’ Herndon shrugs off Veteran of the Month award as ‘Malarkey,’ but his story, tears and medals say otherwise

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Korean War vet honored at 96

‘Chuck’ Herndon shrugs off Veteran of the Month award as ‘Malarkey,’ but his story, tears and medals say otherwise

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Proteus seeks input from Nebraska ag workers

Ruth A. Wells

Czech traditions simmer at Brewfest

Hard work steps into the ring at State Fair