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.

Jose F. Jimenez

Vietnam War

1969 - south of Da Nang, Quang Nam Province, Republic of Vietnam

Miguel Keith

Vietnam War

1970 - Quang Ngai Province, Republic of Vietnam

Carlos J. Lozada

Vietnam War

1967 - Hill 875, near Dak To, Kontum Province, Republic of Vietnam

Alfred V. Rascon

Vietnam War

1966 - Long Khanh Province, Vietnam

Louis R. Rocco

Vietnam War

1970 - northeast of Katum, Republic of Vietnam

Jose Rodela

Vietnam War

1969 - Phuoc Long Province, Republic of Vietnam

Euripides Rubio

Vietnam War

1966 - Tay Ninh Province, Republic of Vietnam

Hector Santiago-Colon

Vietnam War

1968 - Quang Tri Province, Republic of Vietnam

Jay R. Vargas

Vietnam War

1968 - Dai Do, Quang Tri Province, Republic of Vietnam

Humbert Roque "Rocky" Versace

Vietnam War

1963 - An Xuyen Province, Republic of Vietnam

Maximo Yabes

Vietnam War

1967 - near Phu Hoa Dong, Republic of Vietnam

Leroy A. Petry

War on Terrorism (Afghanistan)

2008 - Paktya Province, Afghanistan

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