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Medal of Honor recipient SSG Hiroshi "Hershey" Miyamura
Hiroshi “Hershey” Miyamura, a New Mexico native who was awarded the Medal of Honor for his actions in the Korean War, spoke to the New Mexico Military Museum in his home in Gallup and spoke to a group of U.S. Navy Seabees.
During his talk, Hershey recounted his time in service, from completing basic training during WWII to his time as a prisoner of war in the Korean War. He also shared his best advice for young servicemen and women.
Medal of Honor recipient SSG Hiroshi "Hershey" Miyamura
Hiroshi “Hershey” Miyamura, a New Mexico native who was awarded the Medal of Honor for his actions in the Korean War, spoke to the New Mexico Military Museum in his home in Gallup before his last speech to the U.S. Navy Seabees.
Hershey recounted his time in service during his talk, from completing basic training during WWII to his time as a prisoner of war in the Korean War. He also shared his best advice for young servicemen and women.
Come see our World War I exhibit at the New Mexico Military Museum! Open Tuesday - Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Admission is free.
New Mexico National Guard Museum
A video tribute to the New Mexico National Guard's 'Legacy of Honor'... Siempre Adelante!!!
Come visit the museum and share the experience with your family.
Special thanks to Vinny Stenerson for his work on this video.
World War II Living History Event
Join us for the First World War II Living History Event
New Mexico National Guard will be hosting a WWII living history weekend at our Museum located at 1050 Old Pecos Trail Rd, Santa Fe, NM 87505.
The event will be Friday, May 13, 2016 from 1-4 pm, and Saturday, May 14, 2016 from 9am-6pm.
Visitors will have the opportunity to view the New Mexico National Guard Museum as well as tour a WWII period camp, complete with weapons and vehicles. Both Allied and Axis reenactors will be on hand to talk about life during World War Two for the soldiers of both sides.
Our partners, the Children’s museum and the CCA, will also be participating. The CCA will be showing 1940’s era movies to include “Mrs. Miniver” and “Hail the Conquering Hero”.
There is no admission fee. FREE and Open to the Public
Parking will be at St. Johns Church 1200 Old Pecos Trail.
SGT Fiorito of the New Mexico National Guard Medical Detachment served on the flag detail for today's 74th Anniversary of the Fall of #Bataan ceremony here.
An interview with three young patriots, children's of a currently serving New Mexico National Guard soldier, MSG Davis. Their thoughts follow the 74th Anniversary of the Fall of #Bataan ceremony here.
Col. Kenneth Nava, Chief of Staff of the New Mexico National Guard presents some remarks during the 74th Anniversary of the Fall of #Bataan ceremony here. (Part two of two)
Col. Kenneth Nava, Chief of Staff of the New Mexico National Guard presents some remarks during the 74th Anniversary of the Fall of #Bataan ceremony here. (Part one of two)
A 21 gun salute is performed by the New Mexico National Guard during the 74th Anniversary of the Fall of #Bataan ceremony here.