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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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.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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.
 

This is an attempt to identify Hispanics in all Wars who received
the Distinguished Service Cross and other Defense Medals.   If you know that any listed here so far,  are not Hispanic, or any Hispanics who are not listed, 
please let me know 1stbooks@neta.com
Army DSC Recipients

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.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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.
 
http://www.legionofvalor.com/search.php (legion of
Valor site, need to know name of recipient)
Civil War, Boxer Rebellion, World War I, Korea, Vietnam

World War I

George de Battista:  Sgt, Company D, Suchan Valley, July 5, 1919.
 
 

World War II

  1.  ABCEDE, Salvador Lt Col PA, 8 Jul 43-23 Mar 45 109/454FE
  2.  ADONA, Baltazar, 3d Lt PA 10-16 Dec 41 (P) 18/42FE
  3.  AGRA, Alfredo PFC H/45th Inf (PS), 12 FEb 42 (P) 15/42AFP
  4.  Aiello, Frank Fr. St M/39th Inf Kasserine 20 Feb 43 (P) 16/48DA
  5.  Aiezza, Patsy A. Jr PFC E/318th Inf 10 Apr 45 (P) 230/45A3
  6.  Alonzo, Henry L., PFC L/134 Inf 30 Mar 45, 232/45ET
  7.  Anaya, Fred, PFC Inf 3 Feb 44, (P) 129/44CPA
  8.  Angrisane, Salvatore, PFC Inf Tunisia, May 43, 15/43A7
  9.  Arao, Henry Y., SSgt 442d RCT, 5 Apr 45, 114/45A5
 10.  Ascenio, Peter J., Pvt A/645th TD Bn, 14 Oct 44, 136/44A7
 11.  Baldimas, Andres, Cpl 42d Arty PA, 19 Jan 42 (P) 29/42FE
 12. Baldonado, Valentin, Pvt K/57th Inf, 11-12 Jan 42, 14/42FE
 13. Balza, William, Pfc, Hq Co/2-127th Inf, 25 Dec 42, 34/43FE
 14. Banares, Lino Sgt D/57 Inf, 14-18 Jan 42, 37/42FE
 15. Barba, James N. Cpl 502d Para Inf, 6 Jun 44, (P) 58/44A1
 16. Barbiero, Samuel S, TSgt B/23d Inf, 18 Apr 45, 163/45A3
 17. Barbosa, Vicente R. Sgt (Cpl) AC, 20 May 44, 58/44FE
 18. Barcellona, Gaetano R, 2nd Lt Inf, 6 Jun 44, 37/44A1
 19. Bartolo, Frederick S., PFC H/57th In (PS), 11-12 Feb 42, AFP
 20. Bautista, Amado, Col (Capt) 11eng Bn Phil Army. 1941 & 42, 65/48DA
 21. Bayangos, Pablo, Cpl L/57th Inf,  11 Feb 42, (P) 39/42FE
 22. Bazata, Douglas D, Capt OSS 27 Aug -6 Oct 44, 37/46ET
 23. Baze, Roy E., Capt Para Inf Bn, 23 Aug 44 (P), 12/44AG6
 24. Bitar, Emii S., Capt E/15th Inf, Aug 43 (P) 27/43A7
 25. Blanco, Luis, Pvt A/157th Inf, Jul 43, (P) 25/43A7
 26. Borbon, Jose Pvt H/45th Inf (PS) 12 Feb 42, (P) 45PAC
 27. Brosokas, Victor P.  1st Lt Hq Co/16th Inf, 9 Nov 42, 32/AFH
 28. Buda, George C TSgt A/128th Inf 8 May 45, 7/46MP
 29. Bueno, John Sgt 105th Eng Cbt Bn, 22 & 23 Dec 44, 119/45A9

 30. Cano, Pedro Pvt C/8th Inf  2 Dec 44, 90/45A3
 31. Castro, Ignacio H., SSgt 10th Tnk Bn, 10 Aug-19 Sep 44, 67/44A1
 32. Castro, Luis F., PFC 47th Inf 10 Dec 44, 27/45A1
Cato, Arthur C, Pvt Inf  1 Nov 43, 71/44A5
Chavez, Gabriel, PFC L/383d Inf, 29 Ap 45 (P) 142/45A10
Cisneros, Luz A, Sgt (PFC) D/60th CA, 5 May 42 (P) 242/45PAC
Cota, Norman D., Brig Gen 29th Div, 6 Jun 44, 29/44A1
Cruz, Emigdio C., Maj AUS, 18 Jun 43-18 Feb 44, 16/44FE
De Felice, Mario T., Capt 66th Armd Regt, 27 Jul 44  49/44A9
De Gracia, Gregoria 3d Lt PA, 1 Jan 42 (P) 27/42FE
Delgado, Francisco G., Sgt (PFC) C/8th Inf 2 Dec 44  90/45A3
Delgado, Manuel PFC Inf 5 Jan 45  140/45A7
DeLuca, Joseph V., Pfc G/148th Inf  17 & 18 Feb 45  171/45PAC
DeTorres, George P, SSgt G/513d Para Inf  30 Mar 45  244/45ET
Dominguez, Francisco L. Sgt PFC  L/161st Inf  2 Apr 45  137/45PAC
Eddrozo, Candido  Sgt H/45th  Inf (PS)  12 Feb 42 (P) 15/42AFP
Estrada, Bernadino Y., Pvt E/128th Inf  16 Dec 42  (P)  9/43SWP
Estrada, Gilberto C., Pvt Inf  11 Jul 43  (P) 43SPA
Euperio, Pedro  PFC  E/26th Cav  16 Jan 42  14/42FE
Fernandez, Henry PFC  e/126th  Inf  21 Mar 45  (P)  204/45PAC
Fortuna, Mario J., 1st Lt  38th Armd Inf Bn  16 Aug 44  48/44A9
Fortuna, Michael J. Pvt  385th Inf  21 Feb 45 (P)  143/45A3
Garcia, Cecilio A., 3d Lt PA  6 Jan 42  27/42FE
Garcia, Fortunato  Sgt E/157th Inf  16-22 Feb 44  (MIA)  88/44A5
Garcia, Julio P.  Sgt (PFC)   A/318th  Inf  2 Apr 45  37/46ET
Gomes, Lloyd H.  Lt Col  334th Inf  3 Dec 44  73/45A9
Gomes, Richard F.,   PFC  K/31st Inf  21 Jan 42  (P)  27/42FE
Gonzales, Julian  PFC   9th Inf  2  Aug  44   87/44A1
Gonzales, Manual S.  Sge F/142d  Inf  Sep 43  112/43A5
Gozar, Jose P.  3d Lt  ACPA   10 Dec 41   48/41FE
Grenado, John Cpl  504th Para  Inf  (H79)
Guerrero, Epifanio  Pvt 17th Inf  28 Oct 44,  52/45POA
Hernandez, Frank  Sgt  148th Inf  23 Jan 45 (P)  50/45PAC
Hernandez, William M.  Lt Col 828 TD  Bn  20 Aug 44  (P) 59/44A3
Lalopa, Frank  PFC  11th  Inf 8 Sep 44 (P)  109/44A3
Lara, Salvador J.  SSgt (PFC)  180th Inf 27 & 28 May 44  69/44A7
Laudato, Alphonse Jr  PFC  180th Inf  Jul 43   25/43A7
Lopez, David   SSgt  L/135th Inf   1 Jun 44,  148/44A5
Lopez, Margarito G., Pfc  Cav  20 Dec 44   48/45PAC
Manuel, Herman  PFC  Inf 28 Jul 44,  131/44CIB (Merrill's Mauraders)
Manuel, Thomas  PFC  Inf   26  Mar 45   45/45C18
Marana, Andronico,   Sgt  L/57th Inf  3 Feb 42   39/42FE
Martin, Ernest V.,  SSgt  345th Bomb Sq  1 Aug 43  (P) 86/43AF9
Martinez, Albert V.  SSgt  E/143d   Inf   10 Feb 45  45  177/45A7
Martinez, Domingo   PFC  180th  Inf   26 May 44  114/44A5
Martinez, Gabriel R.  Capt (1st Lt)  G/318th In  26 Dec 44  221/45A3
Martinez, Joseph R.  PFC  Inf  March 43  25/43A7
Medina, Joseph N., Sgt K/17th Inf  13 Dec 44  299/45PAC
Medina, Rumaldo  PFC  L/7th  Inf  19 Mar 45  625/45A7
Medina, Severo (1st Sgt, 3d PM Bn, AUS as of dat of pres in Phil) (F1)
Mendez, Louis G., Jr, Lt Col 508 Para Inf  6 Jun-7 Jul 44   79/44Eto
MENDOZA, Ralph, PVT MD, New York, 1st Division, 30 April 1943. 
Mendoza, Manuel V.  TSgt (SSgt)  350th Inf  4 Oct 44  8/45A5
Mendoza, Samuel S., Pfc  K/383d Inf  25 Oct 44  89/45PAC
Molina, Pedro Q., Cpt AC  25 Jan 42  23/42FE
Moniz, Joseph kP.  T5 B/128th Inf  27-29 Mar 45  (P)  72/45PAC
Morales, Edward   Pvt  186th  Inf  16 Jun 44  (P)  87/44FE
Moralez, Frank  PFC 413th Inf  31 Nov 44 (P)  43/45A9
Navarrette, Alberto,  Capt  PA    17 Jan 42   16/42FE
Padilla, Alfred B., Sgt   D/357th Inf   11 Jan 45   60/45A3
Peralta, Macario Jr,  Col PA  8 May-6 Aug 43   47/43FE
Pino, Samuel S., Pvt Inf   Jul 43  (P) 24/43A7
Pinto, Michael J., PFC  129th Inf    10 Feb 45   51/45PAC
Pomponio, Mario   Pvt E/7th Inf   30 Jan 45 (P)  279/45A7
Ramirez, Eduardo F,  PFC  90th Inf Div   12 Jun 44  90/44A3
Ramirez, Romeo M., TSgt  349th Inf  6 Oct 44 (P)  39/45A5
Rodriguez, Johnny C.  Pfc  1/406th  Inf  10 Apr 45   228/45A3
Romero, Max J., Pfc     Inf    20 Mar 45   138/45FE
Salas, Raimundo R., SSgt (Sgt)  G/634th TD   15-16 Oct 44   236/45A3
Silva, Augustine   Pfc  G/101st Inf  19 Nov 44  205/45A3
Silva, John B., PFC  4/15th Inf   29 Feb 44   147/45A7
Silva, Louis T., MSgt  9th Bomb Sq   17 Jan 42   2/42PC
Soto, Eugene   PFC  Hq Co/59th  Armd Eng Bn   6 Jan 45 (P) 99/45A3
Torres, Joseph R., PFC C/182d Inf  14 Apr 45  300/45PAC
Valencia, Armando V., Cpl Cav   19 Mar 44   49/44FE

(French Army: Galvez, Andre Canonnier  2nd CI Fr Army  21 Dec 42   78/43NA)
 

Silver Star
Tec. 5 Joseph N. Gomez (Merrill's Mauraders) WWII
 
 

Sanchez, Sator "Sandy", WWII, Technical Sergeant (Air Force Cross Recipient)
 

Korea

Modesto Cartagena, DSC recipient, 65th from Puerto Rico, Korea


Vietnam:

BARRIOS, JAMES PATRICK,  Dinh Tuong Vietnam SP4, D Company 6th Battalion 31st Infantry

CASTILLO, William, 2-25-1969 Vietnam, Conspicous Above and Beyond the Call of Duty was awarded the Navy Silver Cross


GOMEZ, Ernesto, Vietnam, Awarded the Navy Silver Cross. Above and Beyond the call of duty.

PINA, FRANK DAVID, Phong Dinh Vietnam, CPT CO A Company 3rd Battalion 60th Infantry

Silver Star

Pvt. P. R. DOMINEZ


 

Bronze Star:

ALBE BACA
MANUEL GONSALVES
DAVIS S. VALDEZ

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