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Congressional Medal of Honor Society

59 Hispanic / Latino Medal of Honor Recipients

From the Revolutionary War to the modern-day Wars against Terrorism, the contributions of Hispanic and Latino Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen, Marines, and Coast Guard members have been integral to the defense of our country. Below is a list of the ones who received the Medal of Honor.

Silvestre S. Herrera

World War II

1945 - near Merzwiller, France

Salvador J. Lara

World War II

1944 - Aprilia, Italy

Jose M. Lopez

World War II

1944 - near Krinkelt, Belgium

Joe P. Martinez

World War II

1943 - Attu Island, Alaska, Aleutian Islands

Manuel V. Mendoza

World War II

1944 - Mt. Battaglia, Italy

Manuel Perez Jr.

World War II

1945 - Fort William McKinley, Luzon, Philippine Islands

Cleto L. Rodriguez

World War II

1945 - Paco Railroad Station, Manila, Luzon, Philippine Islands

Alejandro R. Ruiz

World War II

1945 - Okinawa, Ryukyu Islands

Jose F. Valdez

World War II

1945 - near Rosenkrantz, France

Ysmael R. Villegas

World War II

1945 - Villa Verde Trail, Luzon, Philippine Islands

Joe R. Baldonado

Korean War

1950 - Kangdong, Korea

Victor H. Espinoza

Korean War

1952 - Chorwon, Korea

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