SettingsPuerto Rican Army personnel
Agustin Ramos Calero
Sergeant First Class Agustin 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 de...
Sergeant First Class Agustin 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 de...
Agustín Ramos Calero
Sergeant First Class Agustín Ramos Calero was awarded 22 decorations and medals from the U.S. Army for his actions during World War II, thus becoming the most decorated Hispanic soldier in the U...
Sergeant First Class Agustín Ramos Calero was awarded 22 decorations and medals from the U.S. Army for his actions during World War II, thus becoming the most decorated Hispanic soldier in the U...
Antonio Rodríguez Balinas
Brigadier General Antonio Rodríguez Balinas (February 28, 1928 – September 21, 2011) was the first commander of the Office of the First U.S. Army Deputy Command.
Brigadier General Antonio Rodríguez Balinas (February 28, 1928 – September 21, 2011) was the first commander of the Office of the First U.S. Army Deputy Command.
Antonio Valero de Bernabe
Brigadier General Antonio Valero de Bernabé (October 26, 1790 – June 7, 1863), aka The Liberator from Puerto Rico, was a military leader who fought for the independence of South America to...
Brigadier General Antonio Valero de Bernabé (October 26, 1790 – June 7, 1863), aka The Liberator from Puerto Rico, was a military leader who fought for the independence of South America to...
Antonio Valero de Bernabé
Brigadier General Antonio Valero de Bernabé (October 26, 1790 – June 7, 1863), aka The Liberator from Puerto Rico, was a military leader who fought for the independence of South America to...
Brigadier General Antonio Valero de Bernabé (October 26, 1790 – June 7, 1863), aka The Liberator from Puerto Rico, was a military leader who fought for the independence of South America to...
Antulio Segarra
Colonel Antulio Segarra, was a United States Army officer who in 1943 became the first Puerto Rican in history to command a Regular Army Regiment.
Colonel Antulio Segarra, was a United States Army officer who in 1943 became the first Puerto Rican in history to command a Regular Army Regiment.
Aníbal González Irizarry
Aníbal González Irizarry - educator, journalist and news broadcaster.
Aníbal González Irizarry - educator, journalist and news broadcaster.
Augusto Rodríguez (soldier)
Lieutenant Augusto Rodríguez (1841 - March 22, 1880), was a Puerto Rican officer in the Union Army during the American Civil War.
Lieutenant Augusto Rodríguez (1841 - March 22, 1880), was a Puerto Rican officer in the Union Army during the American Civil War.
Carlos Albizu Miranda
Dr. Carlos Albizu Miranda (PhD) (September 16, 1920 – October 6, 1984) is the first Hispanic educator to have a North American University renamed in his honor and one of the first Hispanics to e...
Dr. Carlos Albizu Miranda (PhD) (September 16, 1920 – October 6, 1984) is the first Hispanic educator to have a North American University renamed in his honor and one of the first Hispanics to e...
Carlos Betances Ramirez
Colonel Carlos Betances Ramirez (July 8, 1910 – October 28, 2001), was the only Puerto Rican to command a Battalion in the Korean War.
Colonel Carlos Betances Ramirez (July 8, 1910 – October 28, 2001), was the only Puerto Rican to command a Battalion in the Korean War.
Carlos Betances Ramírez
Colonel Carlos Betances Ramírez, was the only Puerto Rican to command a Battalion in the Korean War.
Colonel Carlos Betances Ramírez, was the only Puerto Rican to command a Battalion in the Korean War.
Carlos Lozada
Private First Class Carlos James Lozada (September 6, 1946 – November 20, 1967), was a member of the United States Army who was one of five Puerto Ricans who posthumously received the Meda...
Private First Class Carlos James Lozada (September 6, 1946 – November 20, 1967), was a member of the United States Army who was one of five Puerto Ricans who posthumously received the Meda...
Carmelo Delgado Delgado
Lieutenant Carmelo Delgado Delgado (April 20, 1913 – April 29, 1937), was a leader of the Puerto Rican Nationalist Party (presided by Dr. Pedro Albizu Campos).
Lieutenant Carmelo Delgado Delgado (April 20, 1913 – April 29, 1937), was a leader of the Puerto Rican Nationalist Party (presided by Dr. Pedro Albizu Campos).
Carmen Contreras-Bozak
Tech4 Carmen Contreras-Bozak was the first Hispanic to serve in the U.S. Women's Army Corps where she served as an interpreter and in numerous administrative positions.
Tech4 Carmen Contreras-Bozak was the first Hispanic to serve in the U.S. Women's Army Corps where she served as an interpreter and in numerous administrative positions.
Carmen García Rosado
PFC Carmen García Rosado (born October 29, 1926) is an educator, author and activist for the rights of women veterans who was among the first 200 Puerto Rican women to be recruited into the WAC...
PFC Carmen García Rosado (born October 29, 1926) is an educator, author and activist for the rights of women veterans who was among the first 200 Puerto Rican women to be recruited into the WAC...
Carmen Lozano Dumler
Second Lieutenant Carmen Lozano Dumler, was one of the first Puerto Rican women to become a United States Army officer.
Second Lieutenant Carmen Lozano Dumler, was one of the first Puerto Rican women to become a United States Army officer.
Daniel Santos (singer)
Daniel Santos was a singer and composer of boleros, and an overall performer of multiple Caribbean music genres, including guaracha, plena and rumba.
Daniel Santos was a singer and composer of boleros, and an overall performer of multiple Caribbean music genres, including guaracha, plena and rumba.
Demetrio O'Daly
Field Marshall Demetrio O'Daly, was the first Puerto Rican to reach the rank of Field Marshal in the Spanish Army.
Field Marshall Demetrio O'Daly, was the first Puerto Rican to reach the rank of Field Marshal in the Spanish Army.
Dolores Piñero
Dr. Dolores Piñero, M.D. was one of the first four Puerto Rican women to earn a medical degree.
Dr. Dolores Piñero, M.D. was one of the first four Puerto Rican women to earn a medical degree.
Emiliano Mercado del Toro
Emiliano Mercado del Toro (August 21, 1891 – January 24, 2007) was, at age 115, the world's oldest person for six weeks, and the world's oldest man from November 19, 2004 (death of Fred H....
Emiliano Mercado del Toro (August 21, 1891 – January 24, 2007) was, at age 115, the world's oldest person for six weeks, and the world's oldest man from November 19, 2004 (death of Fred H....
Enrique Mendez, Jr.
Major General Enrique Mendez, Jr. (born 1931), was a United States Army officer who was also the first Puerto Rican to hold the positions of Army Deputy Surgeon General, Commander of the Walter...
Major General Enrique Mendez, Jr. (born 1931), was a United States Army officer who was also the first Puerto Rican to hold the positions of Army Deputy Surgeon General, Commander of the Walter...
Enrique Méndez, Jr.
Major General Enrique Méndez, Jr. (born 1931), was a United States Army officer who was also the first Puerto Rican to hold the positions of Army Deputy Surgeon General, Commander of the Walter...
Major General Enrique Méndez, Jr. (born 1931), was a United States Army officer who was also the first Puerto Rican to hold the positions of Army Deputy Surgeon General, Commander of the Walter...
Eurípides Rubio
Captain Eurípides Rubio (March 1, 1938 – November 8, 1966), born in Ponce, Puerto Rico, was a United States Army officer and one of five Puerto Ricans who were posthumously awarded the Uni...
Captain Eurípides Rubio (March 1, 1938 – November 8, 1966), born in Ponce, Puerto Rico, was a United States Army officer and one of five Puerto Ricans who were posthumously awarded the Uni...
Fernando E. Rodríguez Vargas
Major Fernando E. Rodríguez Vargas, DDS was an odontologist, scientist and a Major in the U.S. Army who discovered the bacteria which causes dental caries.
Major Fernando E. Rodríguez Vargas, DDS was an odontologist, scientist and a Major in the U.S. Army who discovered the bacteria which causes dental caries.
Frances M. Vega
SPC Frances M. Vega, also known as "That Girl Benitez" (September 2, 1983-November 2, 2003), was the first female soldier of Puerto Rican descent to die in a combat zone in Operation Iraqi Freedom.
SPC Frances M. Vega, also known as "That Girl Benitez" (September 2, 1983-November 2, 2003), was the first female soldier of Puerto Rican descent to die in a combat zone in Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Francisco Gonzalo Marín
Lieutenant Francisco Gonzalo Marín, also known as Pachín Marín (March 12, 1863-November 1897), considered by many as the designer of the Puerto Rican Flag was a poet and journalist who fou...
Lieutenant Francisco Gonzalo Marín, also known as Pachín Marín (March 12, 1863-November 1897), considered by many as the designer of the Puerto Rican Flag was a poet and journalist who fou...
Frank Bonilla
Professor Frank Bonilla (February 3, 1925–December 28, 2010) was an American academic of Puerto Rican descent who became a leading figure in Puerto Rican Studies.
Professor Frank Bonilla (February 3, 1925–December 28, 2010) was an American academic of Puerto Rican descent who became a leading figure in Puerto Rican Studies.
Félix Arenas Gaspar
Captain Félix Arenas Gaspar, a Puerto Rican, was a Captain in the Spanish Army who was posthumously awarded the Cruz Laureada de San Fernando for his actions in the Rif War.
Captain Félix Arenas Gaspar, a Puerto Rican, was a Captain in the Spanish Army who was posthumously awarded the Cruz Laureada de San Fernando for his actions in the Rif War.
Gilberto José Marxuach
Colonel Gilberto José Marxuach a.k.a. "The Father of the San Juan Civil Defense" (November 19, 1910 - April 18, 1957), was a former officer in the United States Army who in 1951 founded and beca...
Colonel Gilberto José Marxuach a.k.a. "The Father of the San Juan Civil Defense" (November 19, 1910 - April 18, 1957), was a former officer in the United States Army who in 1951 founded and beca...
Guillermo José Torres
Guillermo José Torres (born 1944) is a Puerto Rican television reporter and news anchorman.
Guillermo José Torres (born 1944) is a Puerto Rican television reporter and news anchorman.
Hector E. Pagan
Brigadier General Hector E. Pagan (born 1957) is a United States Army officer who is the first Hispanic of Puerto Rican descent to become Deputy Commanding General of the U.S.Army John F. Kenned...
Brigadier General Hector E. Pagan (born 1957) is a United States Army officer who is the first Hispanic of Puerto Rican descent to become Deputy Commanding General of the U.S.Army John F. Kenned...
Hugo Margenat
Hugo Margenat (October 10, 1933 – April 7, 1957), was a Puerto Rican poet and Puerto Rican Independence advocate.
Hugo Margenat (October 10, 1933 – April 7, 1957), was a Puerto Rican poet and Puerto Rican Independence advocate.
Humbert Roque Versace
Captain Humbert Roque "Rocky" Versace (July 2, 1937–September 26, 1965) was a United States Army officer of Puerto Rican-Italian descent who was awarded the United States' highest military...
Captain Humbert Roque "Rocky" Versace (July 2, 1937–September 26, 1965) was a United States Army officer of Puerto Rican-Italian descent who was awarded the United States' highest military...
Humberto Acosta-Rosario
PFC Humberto Acosta-Rosario (January 15, 1947 – August 22, 1968) was a member of Company B, 1st Battalion, 5th Infantry (Mechanized); 25th Infantry Division, United States Army who is currently ...
PFC Humberto Acosta-Rosario (January 15, 1947 – August 22, 1968) was a member of Company B, 1st Battalion, 5th Infantry (Mechanized); 25th Infantry Division, United States Army who is currently ...
Héctor Santiago-Colón
Specialist Four Héctor Santiago-Colón (December 20, 1942 – June 28, 1968) is one of five Puerto Ricans who have been posthumously presented with the Medal of Honor, the highest military de...
Specialist Four Héctor Santiago-Colón (December 20, 1942 – June 28, 1968) is one of five Puerto Ricans who have been posthumously presented with the Medal of Honor, the highest military de...
Iván Castro
Captain Iván Castro is a U.S. Army officer who has continued serving on active duty in the Special Forces despite losing his eyesight.
Captain Iván Castro is a U.S. Army officer who has continued serving on active duty in the Special Forces despite losing his eyesight.
Joe Sánchez
Joe Sánchez , is a former New York City police officer and author who published books about corruption within the New York City Police Department, or NYPD.
Joe Sánchez , is a former New York City police officer and author who published books about corruption within the New York City Police Department, or NYPD.
Johnny Albino
Johnny Albino was a Puerto Rican bolero singer, born in Guayama.
Johnny Albino was a Puerto Rican bolero singer, born in Guayama.
Joseph A. Unanue
Joseph A. Unanue was the president of the Unanue family–owned Goya Foods, which is the largest Hispanic–owned food company in the United States.
Joseph A. Unanue was the president of the Unanue family–owned Goya Foods, which is the largest Hispanic–owned food company in the United States.
José and Francisco Díaz
Sergeants José "Pepe" Díaz and Francisco Díaz were two cousins in the Toa Alta Militia who helped defeat Sir Ralph Abercromby and defend Puerto Rico from a British invasion in 1797.
Sergeants José "Pepe" Díaz and Francisco Díaz were two cousins in the Toa Alta Militia who helped defeat Sir Ralph Abercromby and defend Puerto Rico from a British invasion in 1797.
José Andino y Amezquita
José Andino y Amezquita (March 24, 1751–1835) was a Nationalist and the first Puerto Rican journalist.
José Andino y Amezquita (March 24, 1751–1835) was a Nationalist and the first Puerto Rican journalist.
José Gautier Benítez
José Gautier Benítez (April 12, 1851 – January 24, 1880) is considered Puerto Rico's best poet of the Romantic Era.
José Gautier Benítez (April 12, 1851 – January 24, 1880) is considered Puerto Rico's best poet of the Romantic Era.
José Maldonado Román
José Maldonado Román a.k.a. "Aguila Blanca" was a Puerto Rican revolutionary who fought with the Cuban Liberation Army and whose controversial exploits in Puerto Rico have contributed to m...
José Maldonado Román a.k.a. "Aguila Blanca" was a Puerto Rican revolutionary who fought with the Cuban Liberation Army and whose controversial exploits in Puerto Rico have contributed to m...
José Semidei Rodríguez
Brigadier General José Semidei Rodríguez (September 12, 1868 - February 19, 1958) was a Puerto Rican who participated in Cuban independence movement that immediatedly preceded the Spanish Ameri...
Brigadier General José Semidei Rodríguez (September 12, 1868 - February 19, 1958) was a Puerto Rican who participated in Cuban independence movement that immediatedly preceded the Spanish Ameri...
Juan Alonso Zayas
Second Lieutenant Juan Alonso Zayas (1869-October 8, 1898), was a Puerto Rican in the Spanish Army who was the commander of the 2nd Expeditionary Battalion stationed in Baler which fought in the...
Second Lieutenant Juan Alonso Zayas (1869-October 8, 1898), was a Puerto Rican in the Spanish Army who was the commander of the 2nd Expeditionary Battalion stationed in Baler which fought in the...
Juan Cesar Cordero Davila
Major General Juan César Cordero Dávila (June 6, 1904 – July 20, 1965), was the commanding officer of the 65th Infantry Regiment during the Korean War, rising to become one of the highest ...
Major General Juan César Cordero Dávila (June 6, 1904 – July 20, 1965), was the commanding officer of the 65th Infantry Regiment during the Korean War, rising to become one of the highest ...
Juan César Cordero Dávila
Major General Juan César Cordero Dávila (June 6, 1904 – July 20, 1965), was the commanding officer of the 65th Infantry Regiment during the Korean War, rising to become one of the highest ...
Major General Juan César Cordero Dávila (June 6, 1904 – July 20, 1965), was the commanding officer of the 65th Infantry Regiment during the Korean War, rising to become one of the highest ...
Juan de Amezquita
Captain Juan de Amezquita (born c. 1595), was a Puerto Rican soldier who defended Puerto Rico from an invasion by the Dutch in 1625.
Captain Juan de Amezquita (born c. 1595), was a Puerto Rican soldier who defended Puerto Rico from an invasion by the Dutch in 1625.
Juan Emilio Viguié
Juan Emilio Viguié, was a movie and documentary producer.
Juan Emilio Viguié, was a movie and documentary producer.
Juan Ríus Rivera
General Juan Rius Rivera, was the General of the Cuban Liberation Army of the West upon the death of General Antonio Maceo.
General Juan Rius Rivera, was the General of the Cuban Liberation Army of the West upon the death of General Antonio Maceo.
Lester Martinez Lopez
Major General Lester Martinez Lopez (Ret.), MD, MPH, (born 1955) is the first Hispanic to head the Army Medical and Research Command at Fort Detrick, Maryland.
Major General Lester Martinez Lopez (Ret.), MD, MPH, (born 1955) is the first Hispanic to head the Army Medical and Research Command at Fort Detrick, Maryland.
Lester Martínez López
Major General Lester Martínez López, MD, MPH, is the first Hispanic to head the Army Medical and Research Command at Fort Detrick, Maryland.
Major General Lester Martínez López, MD, MPH, is the first Hispanic to head the Army Medical and Research Command at Fort Detrick, Maryland.
Lizbeth Robles
SPC Lizbeth Robles (April 4, 1973-March 1, 2005), was a female soldier born in Puerto Rico that died in Operation Iraqi Freedom.
SPC Lizbeth Robles (April 4, 1973-March 1, 2005), was a female soldier born in Puerto Rico that died in Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Luis Padial
Brigadier General Luis Padial (February 6, 1832-March 5, 1879), was a soldier, politician and one of the most important figures who was responsible for the abolishment of slavery in Puerto Rico.
Brigadier General Luis Padial (February 6, 1832-March 5, 1879), was a soldier, politician and one of the most important figures who was responsible for the abolishment of slavery in Puerto Rico.
Luis R. Esteves
Major General Luis R. Esteves was the first Hispanic to graduate from the United States Military Academy, on June 19, 1915, and the founder of the Puerto Rico National Guard.
Major General Luis R. Esteves was the first Hispanic to graduate from the United States Military Academy, on June 19, 1915, and the founder of the Puerto Rico National Guard.
Manuel Goded Llopis
Manuel Goded Llopis was a Spanish Army general who was one of the key figures in the July 1936 revolt against the democratically elected Second Spanish Republic.
Manuel Goded Llopis was a Spanish Army general who was one of the key figures in the July 1936 revolt against the democratically elected Second Spanish Republic.
Maritza Sáenz Ryan
Colonel Maritza Sáenz Ryan, is a United States Army officer, and the head of the Department of Law at the United States Military Academy.
Colonel Maritza Sáenz Ryan, is a United States Army officer, and the head of the Department of Law at the United States Military Academy.
María V. Martínez
Command Sergeant Major (CSM) María V. Martínez (born c. 1960) is the first Puerto Rican female to reach the rank of Command Sergeant Major in the United States Army.
Command Sergeant Major (CSM) María V. Martínez (born c. 1960) is the first Puerto Rican female to reach the rank of Command Sergeant Major in the United States Army.
Modesto Cartagena
Sergeant First Class Modesto Cartagena (July 21, 1921 – March 2, 2010) was a member of the United States Army who served in the 65th Infantry Regiment, an all-Puerto Rican regiment also known as...
Sergeant First Class Modesto Cartagena (July 21, 1921 – March 2, 2010) was a member of the United States Army who served in the 65th Infantry Regiment, an all-Puerto Rican regiment also known as...
Noel Estrada
Noel Estrada was the composer of "En mi Viejo San Juan", one of the most famous Boleros in Puerto Rico.
Noel Estrada was the composer of "En mi Viejo San Juan", one of the most famous Boleros in Puerto Rico.
Pedro Albizu Campos
Don Pedro Albizu Campos was a Puerto Rican patriot and the leading figure in the Puerto Rican independence movement.
Don Pedro Albizu Campos was a Puerto Rican patriot and the leading figure in the Puerto Rican independence movement.
Pedro Flores (composer)
Pedro Flores born (March 9, 1894 – July 14, 1979) was one Puerto Rico's best known composers of Ballads and Boleros.
Pedro Flores born (March 9, 1894 – July 14, 1979) was one Puerto Rico's best known composers of Ballads and Boleros.
Pedro Pietri
Pedro Pietri, was a Nuyorican poet and playwright who co-founded the Nuyorican Poets Café.
Pedro Pietri, was a Nuyorican poet and playwright who co-founded the Nuyorican Poets Café.
Pedro Rodríguez (soldier)
Master Sergeant Pedro Rodríguez (January 3, 1912 – October 19, 1999), earned two Silver Stars within a seven day period during the Korean War.
Master Sergeant Pedro Rodríguez (January 3, 1912 – October 19, 1999), earned two Silver Stars within a seven day period during the Korean War.
Rafael Conti
Colonel Rafael Conti, also spelled "Conty" was a Puerto Rican who joined the Spanish Army and was placed in charge of the Puerto Rican Militia in the town of Aguadilla.
Colonel Rafael Conti, also spelled "Conty" was a Puerto Rican who joined the Spanish Army and was placed in charge of the Puerto Rican Militia in the town of Aguadilla.
Rafael Hernández Marín
Rafael Hernández (October 24, 1892 – December 11, 1965), was one of the most important composers of Puerto Rican popular music during the 20th century.
Rafael Hernández (October 24, 1892 – December 11, 1965), was one of the most important composers of Puerto Rican popular music during the 20th century.
Rafael O'Ferrall
Brigadier General Rafael O'Ferrall (born June 29, 1954) is a United States Army officer who is the first Hispanic of Puerto Rican descent to become the Deputy Commanding General for the Joint Ta...
Brigadier General Rafael O'Ferrall (born June 29, 1954) is a United States Army officer who is the first Hispanic of Puerto Rican descent to become the Deputy Commanding General for the Joint Ta...
Rafael Tufiño
Rafael Tufiño Figueroa (October 16, 1922 - March 13, 2008) was a Puerto Rican painter, printmaker and cultural figure in Puerto Rico, known locally as the "Painter of the People".
Rafael Tufiño Figueroa (October 16, 1922 - March 13, 2008) was a Puerto Rican painter, printmaker and cultural figure in Puerto Rico, known locally as the "Painter of the People".
Ramón Acha Caamaño
Brigadier General Ramón Acha Caamaño (April 24, 1861-Novermber 26, 1930) was a Spanish Army officer.
Brigadier General Ramón Acha Caamaño (April 24, 1861-Novermber 26, 1930) was a Spanish Army officer.
Raúl G. Villaronga
Colonel Raúl G. Villaronga (born April 1, 1938) is a retired United States Army officer who has the distinction of being the first Puerto Rican mayor of a Texas city.
Colonel Raúl G. Villaronga (born April 1, 1938) is a retired United States Army officer who has the distinction of being the first Puerto Rican mayor of a Texas city.
Richard Carmona
Richard Henry Carmona is an American physician, police officer, public health administrator, and politician.
Richard Henry Carmona is an American physician, police officer, public health administrator, and politician.
Rudolph W. Riefkohl
Colonel Rudolph William Riefkohl (1885 – November 13, 1950), was an officer in the United States Army, who played an instrumental role in helping the people of Poland overcome the 1919 typhus e...
Colonel Rudolph William Riefkohl (1885 – November 13, 1950), was an officer in the United States Army, who played an instrumental role in helping the people of Poland overcome the 1919 typhus e...
Sylvia Rexach
Sylvia Rexach (January 22, 1922 – October 20, 1961), was a comedy scriptwriter, poet, singer and composer of boleros.
Sylvia Rexach (January 22, 1922 – October 20, 1961), was a comedy scriptwriter, poet, singer and composer of boleros.
Teófilo Marxuach
Lieutenant Colonel Teófilo Marxuach, (July 28, 1877–November 8, 1939), was the person who ordered the first shot fired in World War I on behalf of the United States on an armed German supply shi...
Lieutenant Colonel Teófilo Marxuach, (July 28, 1877–November 8, 1939), was the person who ordered the first shot fired in World War I on behalf of the United States on an armed German supply shi...
Tomás Rivera Morales
Tomás Rivera Morales simply known as "Maso" Rivera was a Puerto Rican musician and a major exponent of Puerto Rico’s Jibaro music.
Tomás Rivera Morales simply known as "Maso" Rivera was a Puerto Rican musician and a major exponent of Puerto Rico’s Jibaro music.
Virgil R. Miller
Colonel Virgil Rasmuss Miller (November 11, 1900 – August 5, 1968) was a United States Army officer who served as Regimental Commander of the 442d Regimental Combat Team (RCT), a unit whi...
Colonel Virgil Rasmuss Miller (November 11, 1900 – August 5, 1968) was a United States Army officer who served as Regimental Commander of the 442d Regimental Combat Team (RCT), a unit whi...
William A. Navas, Jr.
Major General William A. Navas, Jr. (born December 15, 1942) is the first Puerto Rican to be named an Assistant Secretary of the Navy.
Major General William A. Navas, Jr. (born December 15, 1942) is the first Puerto Rican to be named an Assistant Secretary of the Navy.
Ángel Rivero Méndez
Ángel Rivero Méndez (October 2, 1856 – February 23, 1930) was a Puerto Rican soldier, writer, journalist and a businessman who is credited with inventing the "Kola Champagne" soft drink.
Ángel Rivero Méndez (October 2, 1856 – February 23, 1930) was a Puerto Rican soldier, writer, journalist and a businessman who is credited with inventing the "Kola Champagne" soft drink.