Humberto Robles Hernandez ★ Vietnam War Gold Star Veteran from Arizona
On August 15, 1969 Captain Hernandez was declared a casualty of the Vietnam War. ★ He served with honor in the United States Air Force. ★ He is remembered by the people of Arizona. ★ May his positive example inspire us. Working together towards peace, mutual respect, and equality for all.
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Service Details
| This Profile ID | 277832 |
| Service ID | 527547652 |
| Name | Humberto Robles Hernandez |
| From | Mesa, Maricopa County, Arizona |
| Birth Date | February 28, 1941 |
| Casualty Date | August 15, 1969 |
| War | Vietnam War |
| Service Branch | Air Force |
| Rank | Captain |
| Specialty | Pilot |
| Unit/Group | 7th Air Force, 3rd Tactical Fighter Wing, 531st Tactical Fighter Squadron |
| Casualty Type | Died through non-hostile action .. air crash on land |
| Location | South Vietnam, Bien Hoa province |
| Burial | City of Mesa Cemetery, Mesa, Maricopa County, Arizona |
| Notable Awards |
★ Air Medal |
| Remembered | Humberto Robles Hernandez is buried or memorialized at City of Mesa Cemetery, Mesa, Maricopa County, Arizona.  Humberto is honored on the Vietnam Veteran's Memorial in Washington DC. Name inscribed at VVM Wall, Panel 19w, Line 42. |
Additional Details
Captain Humberto Robles Hernandez served at Bien Hoa AB, RVN. Prior to assignment to Vietnam, Captain Hernandez had been flying in B-52s with SAC at Minot AFB, North Dakota.According to eye witnesses to the incident, on take off, his aircraft had a mechanical problem which made it bank sharply to the left. Captain Hernandez blew the canopy, ejected, but didn't have the altitude nor the trajectory for the chute to open. He was killed on impact with the ground. |
Commendations + Awards
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★ Air Medal
★ United States Aviator Badge Air Force
★ National Defense Service Medal
★ Vietnam Campaign Medal
★ Vietnam Service Medal
★ Air Force Presidential Unit Citation
★ Vietnam Gallantry Cross
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Honoring the men and women of Arizona who gave their all for their country. May their example of courage and sacrifice be our guide. To be strong and responsible in our lives as citizens of the world. Through honest daily actions, we honor them.
▶ Arizona was home to over 2,870 American Gold Star veterans from 4 wars of the 20th Century. Some significant statistics:
• 160 World War I
• 1,847 World War II
• 245 Korean War
• 618 Vietnam War
• 77 Prisoners of war
• 452 Missing in action
• 14 Pearl Harbor casualties
• 20 D-Day Normandy casualties
• 4 Medal of Honor recipients
• 1,847 World War II
• 245 Korean War
• 618 Vietnam War
• 77 Prisoners of war
• 452 Missing in action
• 14 Pearl Harbor casualties
• 20 D-Day Normandy casualties
• 4 Medal of Honor recipients
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