Emilio A. De La Garza Military person

Emilio Albert De La Garza, Jr. (June 23, 1949 – April 11, 1970) was a United States Marine who was posthumously presented the nation's highest military honor — the Medal of Honor — for his heroism on April 11, 1970 in Vietnam.

Personal facts

Birth date	June 23, 1949
Birth place	East Chicago Indiana
Date of death	April 11, 1970
Place of death	Vietnam , Killed in action

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Military person

allegiance	United States of America
award	Purple Heart Combat Action Ribbon Medal of Honor
military operations	Vietnam War
military branch	United States Marine Corps
military unit	2nd Battalion 3rd Marines 2nd Battalion 1st Marines
service start	1969
service end	1970