Garcia, Fernando Luis b. October 14, 1929 d. September 5, 1952 Korean War Congressional Medal of Honor Recipient. Garcia served as a Private First Class, United States Marine Corps, Company I, 3d Battalion, 5th Marines, 1st Marine Division (Rein.). He was awarded his medal posthumously for service in Korea, on September 5, 1952. His citation reads-For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty while serving as a member of Company I, in action against enemy aggressor forces. While participating in the...[Read More] (Bio by: K) Puerto Rico National Cemetery, Bayamon, Bayamon Municipality, Puerto Rico, USA
Rubio, Euripides b. March 1, 1938 d. November 8, 1966 Viet Nam Congressional Medal of Honor Recipient. Rubio served as a Captain, United States Army, Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 1st Battalion, 28th Infantry, 1st Infantry Division, RVN. He was awarded his medal posthumously for service at Tay Ninh Province, Republic of Vietnam, on November 8, 1966. His citation reads-For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty. Capt. Rubio, Infantry, was serving as communications officer...[Read More] (Bio by: K) Puerto Rico National Cemetery, Bayamon, Bayamon Municipality, Puerto Rico, USA
b. October 14, 1929 d. September 5, 1952