Cleto Rodríguez
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Cleto L. Rodríguez (April 26, 1923 – December 7, 1990) was an American of Mexican descent who served in both the U.S. Army, and in the U.S. Air Force, and received the Medal of Honor for actions in Manila, Philippines during World War II.
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Cleto Rodríguez | |
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Born | (1923-04-26)April 26, 1923 San Marcos, Texas |
Died | December 7, 1990(1990-12-07) (aged 67) San Antonio, Texas |
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Allegiance | United States of America |
Service/ | United States Army United States Air Force |
Years of service | 1944–1945, 1955–1970 (USA) 1952–1954 (USAF) |
Rank | Master Sergeant |
Battles/wars | World War II |
Awards | Medal of Honor Silver Star Bronze Star (2) Purple Heart |
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