Héctor Santiago-Colón

In this Spanish name, the first or paternal surname is Santiago and the second or maternal family name is Colón.
Héctor Santiago-Colón
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Born(1942-12-20)December 20, 1942
Salinas, Puerto Rico
DiedJune 28, 1968(1968-06-28) (aged 25)
Quang Tri Province, Republic of Vietnam
Place of burial
Salinas Municipal Cemetery, Salinas, Puerto Rico
AllegianceUnited States of America
Branch United States Army
Service years1967–1968
Rank Specialist Four
UnitCompany B, 5th Battalion, 7th Cavalry Regiment, 1st Cavalry Division
ConflictsVietnam War †
AwardsMedal of Honor
Purple Heart

Héctor Santiago-Colón (December 20, 1942 – June 28, 1968) is one of nine Puerto Ricans who have been posthumously presented with the Medal of Honor, the highest military decoration awarded by the United States. His actions on June 28, 1968, during the Vietnam War saved the lives of his comrades.

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