Service Branch: United States Navy Rank: Hospital Corpsman Second Class (HM2) Service Periods: 1946-1950; 1949; 1953 (recalled) Raymond Hergenrader served in the United States Navy as a Hospital Corpsman Second Class (HM2), providing critical medical support to fellow servicemembers. "HM2" designates a mid-level enlisted rank within the Navy's Hospital Corpsman rating, a specialty dedicated to medical care and support. Corpsmen like Mr. Hergenrader played an essential role in emergency medical response, combat support, and daily healthcare, often working closely with Marines and Navy personnel in diverse environments, from clinics to field operations. Mr. Hergenrader joined the Navy in 1946 and served for four years, after which he re-entered service in 1949. According to Service Muster Rosters, he was stationed in Bremerton, WA, in 1949 and later at Pendleton, CA, in 1951. Records suggest that he may have been recalled in 1951 to support the Korean War, where his medical expertise and experience would have been invaluable in treating injured troops. His final recall to active duty came in 1953, underscoring the Navy's reliance on his skillset and dedication. Raymond Hergenrader's commitment and service exemplify the compassion, skill, and resilience required of Navy Corpsmen. He left a legacy of dedication to those he served alongside and to the generations that followed.