Simon Hernandez III, a 2003 graduate of Wawasee High School, recently earned the title of Marine after completing Marine Corps recruit training on May 18 at the Marine Corps Recruit Depot, San Diego, Calif.
He enlisted for four years of active duty service. He will receive advanced training at the School of Infantry at Camp Pendleton, Calif., then he will report to his military occupational specialty school.
He is the son of Simon Hernandez Jr., Milford, and Maria E. Contreras, Round Rock, Texas.
