Congressional Medal of Honor Society

60 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.

Miguel A. Vera

Korean War

1952 - Chorwon, Korea

Leonard L. Alvarado

Vietnam War

1969 - Phuoc Long Province, Vietnam

Roy P. Benavidez

Vietnam War

1968 - west of Loc Ninh, Cambodia

Richard E. Cavazos

Korean War

1953 - vicinity of Sagimak, Korea

Felix M. Conde-Falcon

Vietnam War

1969 - Ap Tan Hoa, Republic of Vietnam

Emilio A. de la Garza Jr

Vietnam War

1970 - near Da Nang, Republic of Vietnam

Ralph E. Dias

Vietnam War

1969 - Que Son Mountains, Republic of Vietnam

Jesus S. Duran

Vietnam War

1969 - Tay Ninh, Republic of Vietnam

Santiago J. Erevia

Vietnam War

1969 - Tam Ky, Republic of Vietnam

Daniel O. Fernandez

Vietnam War

1966 - Cu Chi, Hau Nghia Province, Republic of Vietnam

Candelario Garcia

Vietnam War

1968 - Lai Khe, Republic of Vietnam

Alfredo "Freddy" Gonzalez

Vietnam War

1968 - near Thua Thien, Republic of Vietnam

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