Marcario Garcia Military person

Staff Sergeant Marcario Garcia or Macario Garcia (January 20, 1920-December 24, 1972) born in Villa de Castaño, Mexico, was the first Mexican immigrant to receive the Medal of Honor, the United States' highest military decoration. He received the award for his heroic actions as a soldier during World War II.

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Marcario Garcia
Birth dateJanuary 20, 1920
Birth place
Mexico
Date of deathDecember 24, 1972
Place of death
Houston
Resting place
Houston National Cemetery

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Military person

allegianceUnited States of America
award
Bronze Star Medal
Purple Heart
Medal of Honor
military operations
World War II
military branch
United States Army
military unit
4th Infantry Division (United States)
22nd Infantry Regiment (United States)
service start1942
service end1942

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