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Hispanics in the United States Marine Corps, such as Private France Silva who during the Boxer Rebellion became the first Marine of the thirteen Marines of Latin American descent to be awarded the Medal of Honor, [1] and Private First Class Guy Gabaldon who is credited with capturing over 1,000 enemy soldiers and civilians during World War II, [2] have distinguished themselves in combat.
Private Joe P. Martinez was the first Hispanic-American recipient to be awarded the Medal of Honor posthumously for combat heroism on American soil during the same conflict. [ 9 ] 1st Lt. Baldomero Lopez, is the only Hispanic graduate of the United States Naval Academy to receive the Medal of Honor. [ 10 ]
Pedro Augusto del Valle (August 28, 1893 – April 28, 1978) was a United States Marine Corps officer who became the first Hispanic to reach the rank of lieutenant general. His military career included service in World War I , the Banana Wars , and in World War II , the Battle of Guadalcanal and the Battle of Okinawa (Commanding General of the ...
For more than 140 years, the Marines recruited primarily European Americans and Hispanic and Latino Americans, along with a few Asian Americans. The USMC opened its doors to blacks in June 1942, with the acceptance of African Americans as recruits in segregated all-black units.
Frederick C. Branch – first African-American Marine officer; Marion Carl – first Marine ace (18.5 victories), member of the Cactus Air Force, first Marine helicopter pilot; John L. Estrada – first Hispanic Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps [6] John Glenn – first Marine astronaut, first American to orbit the Earth
Hispanic Americans, also referred to as Latinos, served in all elements of the American armed forces in the war.They fought in every major American battle in the war. According to House concurrent resolution 253, 400,000 to 500,000 Hispanic Americans served in the U.S. Armed Forces during World War II, out of a total of 16,000
It’s Hispanic Heritage Month! This annual event is observed between September 15 and October 15. Since 1988, this period honors the contributions and cultures of Latino and Hispanic Americans.
Marine Corps Times. 4 August 2006. Story ID#: 200684122442. Archived from the original on 8 August 2006; Keeran, LCpl Kari D. (August 2, 2006). "Senior ranking Hispanic female promoted to brigadier general". Marine Corps News. United States Marine Corps dead link ] "Official Biography for Angela Salinas". Headquarters Marine Corps, United States