Herbert was the son of Timothy & Nora(Collins)Sullivan who were from Skibbereen Ireland. He was married to Hughina McDade, daughter of Hugh McDade and Eileen Lynch. They had two children, Eileen and David. David died in 1975. Herbert was survived by his daughter, Eileen Sullivan Tormey, as well as four grandchildren and their spouses: Michael Hoitt (Christine)of Hicksville NY, Susan Hoitt Fiske Bailly (Michael) of Loudon NH, Sharon Hoitt Hampson (Charlie) of Littleton NH and Leanna Hoitt Lloyd (Greg) of Boscawen NH. Eight great-grandchildren: Emmalee Hoitt, Shayna and Jaimee Fiske, Matthew, Thomas and Patrick Hampson; Brandon and Amanda Lloyd.
Herbert served as a Staff Sargent with the US Army during WWII. He participated in five major battles during the war, including Omaha Beach and the Battle of the Bulge, where he served under General Patton. He was awarded the Bronze Star and the Purple Heart. He was also awarded Certificate of Merit based on the following quote from R.W. Hasbrouck, Maj. Gen., US Army. "At a time when deep snow threatened to immobilize the entire battalion, Tech 4 Sullivan performed the arduous task of welding traction devices on tanks of the 40th Tank Battalion, making it possible for the tanks to travel and maneuver throughout a severe winter. These necessary flotation devices were installed under difficult conditions of blackout, zero temperatures and deep snow. It was largely through the determination and tireless efforts of Tec 4 Sullivan, in the face of almost impossible working conditions, that this unit was able to perform successfully in its winter operations again the enemy."
After the war, Herb was the proprietor of Herb's Market located on South St in Concord; later employed by the Rumford Press for more than forty years. After retiring as head pressman, he became a well-known chef at the State House cafeteria. He was known as "Happy Herbie" and served up sandwiches, burgers and bantered with governors, state officials and reporters. He was known for extra touches to the meal he was serving and greeting most customers by name.
Herbert served as a Staff Sargent with the US Army during WWII. He participated in five major battles during the war, including Omaha Beach and the Battle of the Bulge, where he served under General Patton. He was awarded the Bronze Star and the Purple Heart. He was also awarded Certificate of Merit based on the following quote from R.W. Hasbrouck, Maj. Gen., US Army. "At a time when deep snow threatened to immobilize the entire battalion, Tech 4 Sullivan performed the arduous task of welding traction devices on tanks of the 40th Tank Battalion, making it possible for the tanks to travel and maneuver throughout a severe winter. These necessary flotation devices were installed under difficult conditions of blackout, zero temperatures and deep snow. It was largely through the determination and tireless efforts of Tec 4 Sullivan, in the face of almost impossible working conditions, that this unit was able to perform successfully in its winter operations again the enemy."
After the war, Herb was the proprietor of Herb's Market located on South St in Concord; later employed by the Rumford Press for more than forty years. After retiring as head pressman, he became a well-known chef at the State House cafeteria. He was known as "Happy Herbie" and served up sandwiches, burgers and bantered with governors, state officials and reporters. He was known for extra touches to the meal he was serving and greeting most customers by name.
Herbert was the son of Timothy & Nora(Collins)Sullivan who were from Skibbereen Ireland. He was married to Hughina McDade, daughter of Hugh McDade and Eileen Lynch. They had two children, Eileen and David. David died in 1975. Herbert was survived by his daughter, Eileen Sullivan Tormey, as well as four grandchildren and their spouses: Michael Hoitt (Christine)of Hicksville NY, Susan Hoitt Fiske Bailly (Michael) of Loudon NH, Sharon Hoitt Hampson (Charlie) of Littleton NH and Leanna Hoitt Lloyd (Greg) of Boscawen NH. Eight great-grandchildren: Emmalee Hoitt, Shayna and Jaimee Fiske, Matthew, Thomas and Patrick Hampson; Brandon and Amanda Lloyd.
Herbert served as a Staff Sargent with the US Army during WWII. He participated in five major battles during the war, including Omaha Beach and the Battle of the Bulge, where he served under General Patton. He was awarded the Bronze Star and the Purple Heart. He was also awarded Certificate of Merit based on the following quote from R.W. Hasbrouck, Maj. Gen., US Army. "At a time when deep snow threatened to immobilize the entire battalion, Tech 4 Sullivan performed the arduous task of welding traction devices on tanks of the 40th Tank Battalion, making it possible for the tanks to travel and maneuver throughout a severe winter. These necessary flotation devices were installed under difficult conditions of blackout, zero temperatures and deep snow. It was largely through the determination and tireless efforts of Tec 4 Sullivan, in the face of almost impossible working conditions, that this unit was able to perform successfully in its winter operations again the enemy."
After the war, Herb was the proprietor of Herb's Market located on South St in Concord; later employed by the Rumford Press for more than forty years. After retiring as head pressman, he became a well-known chef at the State House cafeteria. He was known as "Happy Herbie" and served up sandwiches, burgers and bantered with governors, state officials and reporters. He was known for extra touches to the meal he was serving and greeting most customers by name.
Herbert served as a Staff Sargent with the US Army during WWII. He participated in five major battles during the war, including Omaha Beach and the Battle of the Bulge, where he served under General Patton. He was awarded the Bronze Star and the Purple Heart. He was also awarded Certificate of Merit based on the following quote from R.W. Hasbrouck, Maj. Gen., US Army. "At a time when deep snow threatened to immobilize the entire battalion, Tech 4 Sullivan performed the arduous task of welding traction devices on tanks of the 40th Tank Battalion, making it possible for the tanks to travel and maneuver throughout a severe winter. These necessary flotation devices were installed under difficult conditions of blackout, zero temperatures and deep snow. It was largely through the determination and tireless efforts of Tec 4 Sullivan, in the face of almost impossible working conditions, that this unit was able to perform successfully in its winter operations again the enemy."
After the war, Herb was the proprietor of Herb's Market located on South St in Concord; later employed by the Rumford Press for more than forty years. After retiring as head pressman, he became a well-known chef at the State House cafeteria. He was known as "Happy Herbie" and served up sandwiches, burgers and bantered with governors, state officials and reporters. He was known for extra touches to the meal he was serving and greeting most customers by name.
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S SGT US ARMY
WORLD WAR II
PURPLE HEART
