Juan César Cordero Dávila
Juan César Cordero Dávila | |
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Major General Juan César Cordero Dávila | |
| Born | June 7, 1904 |
| Died | July 20, 1965 (aged 61) |
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| Allegiance | United States |
| Branch | United States Army |
| Service years | 1925–1965 |
| Rank | Major General |
| Unit | Infantry Branch |
| Commands | 65th Infantry Regiment Puerto Rico Adjutant General |
| Conflicts | World War II Korean War |
| Awards | Silver Star Bronze Star |
Major General Juan César Cordero Dávila (June 7, 1904 – July 20, 1965), was the commanding officer of the 65th Infantry Regiment during the Korean War, rising to become one of the highest ranking ethnic officers in the United States Army.
His active military career began on June 1, 1942, when he was summoned to serve in World War II. On January 2, 1952, he was reassigned to Third Infantry Division took over the 65th, commanding them along a set of Korean and Belgium battalions and platoon from Luxembourg. He also served as an S-4 and as executive officer of the 65th. On July 20, 1965, Cordero died during an accident involving a plane.