Son of Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Heriford. Born October 4, 1916. Entered service December 23, 1941 at Jacksonville, Illinois. Received training at Camp Roberts, California; Fort Ord, California. Left states for Australia April 22. 1942. Served for three years and eleven days. Returned to states May 3. 1945. Discharged September 24. 1945 at Baxter General Hospital. Spokane, Washington as Technician Third Class.