Joseph B. Aviles Sr.
Joseph B. Aviles Sr. | |
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| Birth name | José Blas Avilés |
| Born | February 3, 1897 |
| Died | February 22, 1990 (aged 93) |
| Buried | |
| Allegiance | United States of America |
| Branch | U.S. Navy (1915–1922) U.S. Coast Guard (1925–1946) |
| Rank | Chief warrant officer |
| Conflicts | World War I World War II |
| Awards | World War I Victory Medal American Defense Medal American Campaign Medal World War II Victory Medal |
Joseph B. Aviles Sr. (February 3, 1897 – February 22, 1990), served in the United States Navy and later in the United States Coast Guard. On September 28, 1925, Aviles became the first Hispanic Chief Petty Officer in the United States Coast Guard. During World War II he received a war-time promotion to Chief Warrant Officer, becoming the first Hispanic to reach that level as well.