Hispanic Americans' Contributions in the Pacific War
Hispanic Americans played a significant role in the Pacific War, with units like the 200th and 515th Coast Artillery from New Mexico National Guard and the 158th Regimental Combat Team from Arizona National Guard serving in key battles. Notable achievements include individuals like Pedro Del Valle, Mario Frederic Ramirez de Arellano, Guy Gabaldon, Oscar Perdomo, Harold Gonsalves, David M. Gonzales, Joe P. Martinez, and Manuel Perez Jr. who were awarded the Medal of Honor for their valor and sacrifice during the conflict.
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Hispanic americans In the Pacific war
Three units of predominantly hispanic Personnel Served in the pacific. The 200th and 515th coast artillery (new mexico national guard) And the 158th regimental combat team (arizona national guard).
accomplishments pedro del valle, usmc
accomplishments Mario frederic ramirez de arellano
accomplishments File:Gabaldon 1944.jpg Pfc guy gabaldon, usmc
accomplishments File:Perdomo2.jpg Lieutenant oscar perdomo
File:Moh right.gif Medal of honor Gonsalves H USMC.jpg Harold Gonsalves*: United States Marine Corps. Born in Alameda, California. Place and Date of Action: Ry ky Chain, Okinawa, April 15, 1945 * Awarded posthumously.
Medal of honor DavidMGonzales cropped.jpg David M. Gonzales*: United States Army. Born in Pacoima, California. Place and Date of Action: Villa Verde Trail, Luzon, Philippine Islands, April 25, 1945. * Awarded posthumously.
Medal of honor Joe P.jpg Joe P. Martinez*: United States Army. Born in Taos, New Mexico. Place and Date of Action: Attu, Aleutians, May 26, 1943. Martinez was the first Hispanic American posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor for combat heroism on American soil during World War II. * Awarded posthumously.
Medal of honor Manuel Perez.jpg Manuel Perez Jr.*: United States Army. Born in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Place and Date of Action: Fort William McKinley, Luzon, Philippine Islands, February 13, 1945. * Awarded posthumously.
Medal of honor Cleto Rodriguez.jpg Cleto L. Rodriguez: United States Army. Born in San Marcos, Texas. Place and Date of Action: Paco Railroad Station, Manila, Philippine Islands, February 9, 1945.
Medal of honor Alejandro Ruiz.jpg Alejandro R. Ruiz: United States Army. Born in Loving, New Mexico. Place and Date of Action: Okinawa, Japan, April 28, 1945.
Medal of honor Ysmael Villegas.jpg Ysmael R. Villegas*: United States Army. Born in Casa Blanca, California. Place and Date of Action: Villa Verde Trail, Luzon, Philippine Islands, March 20, 1945. * Awarded posthumously.
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Keeping the memories alive Doctor Maggie Rivas-Rodriguez University of Texas, School of Journalism The US Latino/Latina World War II Oral History Project
