Agustín Ramos Calero
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Sergeant First Class Agustín Ramos Calero[note 1] (June 2, 1919 – February 10, 1989) was awarded 22 decorations and medals from the U.S. Army for his actions during World War II and the Korean War, thus becoming the most decorated Puerto Rican and Hispanic soldier in the United States military during that war.[1][2]
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Agustín Ramos Calero | |
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Birth name | Agustín Ramos Calero |
Nickname(s) | One-Man Army |
Born | (1919-06-02)June 2, 1919 Isabela, Puerto Rico |
Died | February 10, 1989(1989-02-10) (aged 69) |
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Allegiance | United States of America |
Service/ | United States Army |
Years of service | 1941–1962 |
Rank | Sergeant First Class |
Unit | 65th Infantry Regiment, Third Infantry Division |
Battles/wars | World War II Korean War |
Awards | Silver Star Purple Heart (4) French Croix de Guerre |
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