Agustín Ramos Calero Military person

Sergeant First Class Agustín Ramos Calero (June 2, 1919 – February 10, 1989) was awarded 22 decorations and medals from the U.S. Army for his actions during World War II, thus becoming the most decorated Puerto Rican and Hispanic soldier in the United States military during that war.

Personal facts

Agustín Ramos Calero
Birth dateJune 02, 1919
Birth place
Isabela Puerto Rico
Date of deathFebruary 10, 1989
Resting place
Bayamón Puerto Rico , Puerto Rico National Cemetery

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Military person

allegianceUnited States of America
award
Purple Heart
Silver Star
Croix de guerre 1939–1945 (France)
military operations
Korean War
World War II
military branch
United States Army
military unit
3rd Infantry Division (United States)
65th Infantry Regiment (United States)
service start1941
service end1962

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External resources

  1. http://www.borinqueneers.com/node/334
  2. http://www.interment.net/data/us/pr/nat/prnat_rabram.htm
  3. http://www.prsoldier.com/news.html