Eurípides Rubio
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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, Headquarters & Headquarters Company, 1st Battalion, 28th Infantry Regiment (Black Lions), 1st Infantry Division, Republic of Vietnam.
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Eurípides Rubio | |
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Born | (1938-03-01)March 1, 1938 Ponce, Puerto Rico |
Died | November 8, 1966(1966-11-08) (aged 28) Tay Ninh Province, Republic of Vietnam |
Place of burial | |
Allegiance | United States of America |
Service/ | United States Army |
Years of service | 1956–1966 |
Rank | Captain |
Unit | 1st Battalion, 28th Infantry, 1st Infantry Division |
Battles/wars | Vietnam War |
Awards | Medal of Honor Purple Heart |
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