Eurípides Rubio Military person

Captain Eurípides Rubio (March 1, 1938 – November 8, 1966), was a United States Army officer and one of nine Puerto Ricans who were posthumously awarded the United States' highest military decoration for valor — the Medal of Honor for actions on November 8, 1966 during the Vietnam War. Rubio was a member of the United States Army, H&H Co., 1st Battalion, 28th Infantry, 1st Infantry Division, RVN.

Personal facts

Birth date	March 01, 1938
Birth place	Puerto Rico , Ponce Puerto Rico
Date of death	November 08, 1966
Place of death	Tây Ninh Province , South Vietnam
Resting place	Bayamón Puerto Rico , Puerto Rico National Cemetery

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allegiance	United States of America
award	Purple Heart Medal of Honor
military operations	Vietnam War
military branch	United States Army
military unit	1st Infantry Division (United States) 28th Infantry Regiment (United States)
service start	1956
service end	1966