HERBERT HINE
October 22, 1928 – March 18, 2014
Personal Life:
Herbert was born October 22, 1928 in Huntington, Indiana and passed in Hillsdale, Michigan on March 18, 2014. Herbert was drafted after high school. Upon returning from his tour of duty he married Eva Mae. They had a son, Alan and two daughters, Melinda and Melissa. He settled in Hillsdale County Michigan when his job transferred him here.
Military Life:
“Herb was originally a paratrooper in the Army…not very practical in mountainous Korea. So he became a combat medic, treating the wounded in the field and conveying them to a M* A*S*H unit. He was wounded when he went to the aid of his captain, who had stepped on a land mine and lost his foot. As Herb treated him, another medic stepped on a second mine next to them, sending shrapnel into all three. During the final stages of his recovery from his first wound, Herb drew “light duty,” working on Gen. Douglas McArthurs staff on the 13th floor of the Federal Building in New York City.”
*Cited JoAnne P. Miller Hillsdale County Historical Society
Awards and Decorations:
Staff Sergeant
2 Purple Hearts
Community and Service Organizations:
Kiwanis Club Past Member
St Anthonys Mens Club
Veteran Trust Fund
Fair Board
Hillsdale County Republican Party Past Hillsdale Mayor
Hillsdale Community Health Center
Boy Scouts of America Recipient of The Silver Beaver Award
Herbert loved politics, working in his workshop and helping others.