A Polk County veteran who spent three decades serving in the United States Marine Corps received a special recognition Wednesday during Haines City’s annual Veterans Day ceremony.
Sergeant Major Herbert Quiller, 94, was presented with a handmade Quilt of Valor in recognition of his military service, which included the Korean Conflict and Vietnam War.
The Bartow native served in the Marine Corps for 30 years, from 1951 to 1981. His military service took him to Korea, Vietnam, the Philippines and Japan. He also served as a drill instructor, recruiter and gunnery sergeant, earning numerous military honors and decorations.
Quiller said the recognition was especially meaningful because it was the first time he had been honored in this way…