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Politics > Politics-USA |
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"American Patriot" |
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23 Aug 2007 11:16:38 PM |
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The 65th Puerto Rican>most decorated Korean unit, 120 Silver Stars..... |
"The Borinqueneers" was the nickname given to the U.S. Army National
Guard's 65th Regimental Combat Team from Puerto Rico. During service
in Korea, the 65th fought valiantly, receiving numerous unit awards;
During nine major campaigns over three years, the 65th RCT was
credited with capturing 2,086 enemy soldiers and killing 5,905. The
regiment received one Presidential Unit Citation (Army), one
Presidential Unit Citation (Navy), one Meritorious Unit Commendation
(Army), one Navy Unit Commendation, two Republic of Korea Presidential
Unit Citations and the Bravery Gold Medal of Greece. Individual
members of the unit were awarded four Distinguished Service Crosses
and over 120 Silver Stars, four Distinguished Service Crosses and over
120 Silver Stars.
http://korea50.army.mil/history/factsheets/hispanic.shtml
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| User: "Doug" |
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| Title: Re: The 65th Puerto Rican>most decorated Korean unit, 120 Silver Stars..... |
24 Aug 2007 11:50:46 AM |
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I've been reading a Korean War history and the 65th RCT saw
some real action. From the frozen Chosin to the mass retreat
back across the 38th parallel, the 65th was there.
The guy who wrote the book has nothing but praise for all
his Mexican-american NCO's and riflemen as well and the
fact that they all speak English (which is important when
you're in combat).
The book is called Follow Me Up Fools Mountain by
Dudley Gould.
"American Patriot" <kcajyer_x@yahoo.com> wrote in message
news:1187928998.880470.232430@m37g2000prh.googlegroups.com...
"The Borinqueneers" was the nickname given to the U.S. Army National
Guard's 65th Regimental Combat Team from Puerto Rico. During service
in Korea, the 65th fought valiantly, receiving numerous unit awards;
During nine major campaigns over three years, the 65th RCT was
credited with capturing 2,086 enemy soldiers and killing 5,905. The
regiment received one Presidential Unit Citation (Army), one
Presidential Unit Citation (Navy), one Meritorious Unit Commendation
(Army), one Navy Unit Commendation, two Republic of Korea Presidential
Unit Citations and the Bravery Gold Medal of Greece. Individual
members of the unit were awarded four Distinguished Service Crosses
and over 120 Silver Stars, four Distinguished Service Crosses and over
120 Silver Stars.
http://korea50.army.mil/history/factsheets/hispanic.shtml
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