Hector de Zayas
Hector de Zayas | |
|---|---|
| Born | September 7, 1910 New York City, US |
| Died | July 26, 1944 (aged 33) |
| Buried | |
| Allegiance | United States of America |
| Branch | United States Marine Corps |
| Service years | 1932–1944 |
| Rank | Lieutenant Colonel |
| Commands | 2nd Battalion, 3rd Marines |
| Conflicts | World War II |
| Awards | Navy Cross Silver Star Purple Heart |
Hector de Zayas (September 7, 1910 – July 26, 1944) was a highly decorated United States Marine Corps lieutenant colonel. He was killed in action during the second battle of Guam in World War II and was posthumously awarded the Navy Cross.