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William M. Hernandez (3 November 1896 in Pennsylvania - Killed in action 20 August 1944) was a American Lieutenant Colonel in the United States Army during World War II. He also was a recipient of the Distinguished Service Cross which was awarded for having distinguished himself by extraordinary heroism against an armed enemy in circumstances which do not justify the award of the Medal of Honor.

Awards

 * Distinguished Service Cross in 1944 (posthumously) as Lieutenant Colonel in the 628th Tank Destroyer Battalion
 * Purple Heart
 * American Campaign Medal
 * World War II Victory Medal