Rudy Hernandez: Congressional Medal of Honor
On Hill 420, his rifle exploded, so Cpl. Hernandez used his knife in a gun fight.
Mexican American Rodolfo P. Hernandez faced death along the 38th parallel, earning a Congressional Medal of Honor for valor during the Korean War. A story of heroism, perseverance and service, Hernandez proved that even in the most dire circumstances a wounded soldier can accomplish his mission and go on to greater service as a veteran.
- Year: 2020
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- Genre: War, Documentary
- Studio: El Dorado Films, Veteran Documentary Corps
- Keyword: world war ii, korean war (1950-53), veteran, mexican american, congressional medal of honor, u.s. army, forgotten war
- Director: David de Rozas
- Cast: Becky Hernandez