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Baca, John P. Medal of Honor Recipient, United States of America.  Specialist Fourth Class,U.S. Army, Company D, 1st Battalion, 12th Cavalry, 1st Cavalry Division. Entered service at: Fort Ord, Calif. Born: 10 January 1949, Providence, R.l. Citation: For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty February 10, 1970 Republic of Vietnam, Baca unhesitatingly, and with complete disregard for his own safety, covered the grenade with his steel helmet and fell on it as the grenade exploded, thereby absorbing the lethal fragments and concussion with his body.  His gallant action and total disregard for his personal well-being directly saved 8 men from certain serious injury or death. The extraordinary courage and selflessness displayed by Sp4c. Baca, at the risk of his life, are in the highest traditions of the military service and reflect great  credit on him, his unit, and the U.S. Army.
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Rodrigo Diáz de Vivar "El Cid", Year 1073 Medieval Spain, Knights of Medieval Europe, Champion Knight
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Rodrigo Diáz de Vivar El Cid
 
 

A Statue of Rodrígo Diáz de Vivar "El Cid"
 

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Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo

 


 
 
             "El Cid" Caballéro
      ( Caballero translates to Knight) 


     Many of  El Cid's  descendants have fought in the tradition of Hispanics for the United States of America in every war since we have been a Country. 

     Many descendants presently serve or have served in every branch of the USA Armed Forces.

     The Hispanic tradition continues as we are sworn to Honor and Defend our Country the United States of America. 

     Never asking what their country could do for them, but what they could do for their country. 

    They did their duty in the hightest tradition many paying the ultimate price, they gave their lives for their Country.

     For God and Country
 

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