SettingsPuerto Rican military 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...
Albert Diaz (judge)
Albert Diaz (born 1960) is a judge on the United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit.
Albert Diaz (born 1960) is a judge on the United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit.
Alberto A. Nido
Brigadier General Alberto A. Nido is a former United States Air Force officer who during World War II served in the Royal Canadian Air Force, the British Royal Air Force and in the United States...
Brigadier General Alberto A. Nido is a former United States Air Force officer who during World War II served in the Royal Canadian Air Force, the British Royal Air Force and in the United States...
Alberto Diaz, Jr.
Rear Admiral Alberto Diaz, Jr. (born 1943) is the first Hispanic to become the Director of the San Diego Naval District and Balboa Naval Hospital.
Rear Admiral Alberto Diaz, Jr. (born 1943) is the first Hispanic to become the Director of the San Diego Naval District and Balboa Naval Hospital.
Alberto Díaz, Jr.
Rear Admiral Alberto Diaz, Jr. (born 1943) is the first Hispanic to become the Director of the San Diego Naval District and Balboa Naval Hospital.
Rear Admiral Alberto Diaz, Jr. (born 1943) is the first Hispanic to become the Director of the San Diego Naval District and Balboa Naval Hospital.
Angel Mendez
Angel Mendez (August 8, 1946–March 16, 1967) was a United States Marine who was posthumously awarded the Navy Cross.
Angel Mendez (August 8, 1946–March 16, 1967) was a United States Marine who was posthumously awarded the Navy Cross.
Antonio J. Ramos
Brigadier General Antonio J. Ramos (born 1946) was an officer of the United States Air Force.
Brigadier General Antonio J. Ramos (born 1946) was an officer of the United States Air Force.
Antonio J. Vicens
Antonio J. Vicens-Gonzalez is the 20th Adjutant General of the Puerto Rico National Guard since January 2, 2009.
Antonio J. Vicens-Gonzalez is the 20th Adjutant General of the Puerto Rico National Guard since January 2, 2009.
Antonio Maldonado
Brigadier General Antonio Maldonado (born in 1941), was an officer of the United States Air Force, who in 1967 became the youngest pilot and Aircraft Commander of a B-52 Stratofortress nuclear b...
Brigadier General Antonio Maldonado (born in 1941), was an officer of the United States Air Force, who in 1967 became the youngest pilot and Aircraft Commander of a B-52 Stratofortress nuclear b...
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.
César Luis González (Aviator)
Second Lieutenant César Luis González was an officer in the United States Army Air Forces during World War II. Gonzalez was the first Puerto Rican pilot in the United States Army Air Force and t...
Second Lieutenant César Luis González was an officer in the United States Army Air Forces during World War II. Gonzalez was the first Puerto Rican pilot in the United States Army Air Force and t...
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.
Diego E. Hernández
Vice Admiral Diego Edyl 'Duke' Hernandez is a retired United States Navy officer who was the first Hispanic to be named Vice Commander, North American Aerospace Defense Command.
Vice Admiral Diego Edyl 'Duke' Hernandez is a retired United States Navy officer who was the first Hispanic to be named Vice Commander, North American Aerospace Defense Command.
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.
Domingo Arroyo, Jr.
Private First Class Domingo Arroyo, Jr., a United States Marine, was the first Puerto Rican and American serviceman to be killed in Operation Restore Hope during the Somalian Civil War.
Private First Class Domingo Arroyo, Jr., a United States Marine, was the first Puerto Rican and American serviceman to be killed in Operation Restore Hope during the Somalian Civil War.
Edmund Ernest García
Rear Admiral Edmund Ernest Garcia was a United States Navy officer who commanded the destroyer escort USS Sloat during World War II and participated in the invasions of North Africa, Sicily, and...
Rear Admiral Edmund Ernest Garcia was a United States Navy officer who commanded the destroyer escort USS Sloat during World War II and participated in the invasions of North Africa, Sicily, and...
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...
Felix Rigau Carrera
First Lieutenant Felix Rigau Carrera (August 30, 1894–October 13, 1954), known as "El Águila de Sabana Grande" (The Eagle from Sabana Grande), was the first Puerto Rican pilot and the first Hisp...
First Lieutenant Felix Rigau Carrera (August 30, 1894–October 13, 1954), known as "El Águila de Sabana Grande" (The Eagle from Sabana Grande), was the first Puerto Rican pilot and the first Hisp...
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.
Fernando L. Ribas-Dominicci
Major Fernando Luis Ribas-Dominicci (June 24, 1952 – April 15, 1986), was an F-111F pilot in the United States Air Force.
Major Fernando Luis Ribas-Dominicci (June 24, 1952 – April 15, 1986), was an F-111F pilot in the United States Air Force.
Fernando Luis García
Private First Class Fernando Luis García (October 14, 1929 – September 5, 1952), a member of the United States Marines, was the first Puerto Rican, from a total of five, to be awarded the ...
Private First Class Fernando Luis García (October 14, 1929 – September 5, 1952), a member of the United States Marines, was the first Puerto Rican, from a total of five, to be awarded the ...
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.
Frankie Segarra
Master Gunnery Sergeant Frankie Segarra (born 1960), is the first Hispanic to reach the rank of Master Gunnery Sergeant in his Military Occupational Specialty, 0451 air delivery specialist.
Master Gunnery Sergeant Frankie Segarra (born 1960), is the first Hispanic to reach the rank of Master Gunnery Sergeant in his Military Occupational Specialty, 0451 air delivery specialist.
Frederick Lois Riefkohl
Rear Admiral Frederick Lois Riefkohl, a native of Maunabo, Puerto Rico, was an officer in the United States Navy and the first Puerto Rican to graduate from the United States Naval Academy and ...
Rear Admiral Frederick Lois Riefkohl, a native of Maunabo, Puerto Rico, was an officer in the United States Navy and the first Puerto Rican to graduate from the United States Naval Academy and ...
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.
Félix Rigau Carrera
First Lieutenant Félix Rigau Carrera (August 30, 1894–October 13, 1954), known as "El Águila de Sabana Grande" (The Eagle from Sabana Grande), was the first Puerto Rican pilot and the first Hisp...
First Lieutenant Félix Rigau Carrera (August 30, 1894–October 13, 1954), known as "El Águila de Sabana Grande" (The Eagle from Sabana Grande), was the first Puerto Rican pilot and the first Hisp...
George E. Mayer
Rear Admiral George E. "Rico" Mayer (born c. 1952) is a retired United States Naval officer and Naval Aviator.
Rear Admiral George E. "Rico" Mayer (born c. 1952) is a retired United States Naval officer and Naval Aviator.
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...
Herbert Lewis Hardwick
Herbert Lewis Hardwick a.k.a. "Cocoa Kid" was an Afro Puerto Rican boxer who fought primarily as a welterweight but also in the middleweight division.
Herbert Lewis Hardwick a.k.a. "Cocoa Kid" was an Afro Puerto Rican boxer who fought primarily as a welterweight but also in the middleweight division.
Hila Levy
First Lieutenant Hila Levy is an officer in the United States Air Force who in 2007 made history when she became the first Puerto Rican to be awarded a Rhodes scholarship as a candidate for the ...
First Lieutenant Hila Levy is an officer in the United States Air Force who in 2007 made history when she became the first Puerto Rican to be awarded a Rhodes scholarship as a candidate for the ...
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 Andrés Negroni
Colonel Héctor Andrés Negroni (born January 30, 1938) is a historian, senior aerospace defense executive, author and the first Puerto Rican graduate of the United States Air Force Academy.
Colonel Héctor Andrés Negroni (born January 30, 1938) is a historian, senior aerospace defense executive, author and the first Puerto Rican graduate of the United States Air Force Academy.
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.
Jacob Lozada
Dr. Jacob (Jake) Lozada was nominated by U.S. Office of Personnel Management Director to serve as the Human Resource Agency's Special Advisor to the Director of OPM for Diversity Strategy.
Dr. Jacob (Jake) Lozada was nominated by U.S. Office of Personnel Management Director to serve as the Human Resource Agency's Special Advisor to the Director of OPM for Diversity Strategy.
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 B. Aviles, Sr.
CWO2 Joseph B. Aviles, Sr. (February 3, 1897 - February 22, 1990), served in the U.S. Navy and later in the Coast Guard.
CWO2 Joseph B. Aviles, Sr. (February 3, 1897 - February 22, 1990), served in the U.S. Navy and later in the Coast Guard.
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 Antonio Muñiz
Lieutenant Colonel José Antonio Muñiz (October 16, 1919 –July 4, 1960) was a former United States Air Force officer who during World War II served in the United States Army Air Forces.
Lieutenant Colonel José Antonio Muñiz (October 16, 1919 –July 4, 1960) was a former United States Air Force officer who during World War II served in the United States Army Air Forces.
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 L. Santiago
Sergeant Major Jose Luis Santiago (born 1960 in Puerto Rico) is a member of the United States Marine Corps who has the distinction of being the 2nd Battalion 9th Marines' first Hispanic Sergeant...
Sergeant Major Jose Luis Santiago (born 1960 in Puerto Rico) is a member of the United States Marine Corps who has the distinction of being the 2nd Battalion 9th Marines' first Hispanic Sergeant...
José M. Cabanillas
Rear Admiral José M. Cabanillas (September 23, 1901-September 15, 1979), was an Executive Officer of the USS Texas which participated in the invasions of North Africa and the Battle of Norma...
Rear Admiral José M. Cabanillas (September 23, 1901-September 15, 1979), was an Executive Officer of the USS Texas which participated in the invasions of North Africa and the Battle of Norma...
José M. Portela
Brigadier General José M. Portela (born 1950), is a retired officer of the United States Air Force who served in the position of Assistant Adjutant General for Air while also serving as commande...
Brigadier General José M. Portela (born 1950), is a retired officer of the United States Air Force who served in the position of Assistant Adjutant General for Air while also serving as commande...
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...
Joxel García
Joxel García is a Puerto Rican physician and a former four-star admiral in the U.S. Public Health Service Commissioned Corps.
Joxel García is a Puerto Rican physician and a former four-star admiral in the U.S. Public Health Service Commissioned Corps.
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.
Linda Garcia Cubero
Captain Linda Garcia Cubero is a former United States Air Force officer, of Mexican-American-Puerto Rican descent.
Captain Linda Garcia Cubero is a former United States Air Force officer, of Mexican-American-Puerto Rican descent.
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.
Manuel Rivera, Jr.
Captain Manuel Rivera, Jr. (September 24, 1959-January 22, 1991), was the first Puerto Rican serviceman to die in Operation Desert Shield.
Captain Manuel Rivera, Jr. (September 24, 1959-January 22, 1991), was the first Puerto Rican serviceman to die in Operation Desert Shield.
Marie Teresa Rios
Marie Teresa Ríos, also Marie Teresa Ríos Versace, (pen name "Tere Ríos") (November 9, 1917-October 17, 1999) was the Puerto Rican - American author of a book which was the basis for...
Marie Teresa Ríos, also Marie Teresa Ríos Versace, (pen name "Tere Ríos") (November 9, 1917-October 17, 1999) was the Puerto Rican - American author of a book which was the basis for...
Marie Teresa Ríos
Marie Teresa Ríos, also Marie Teresa Ríos Versace, (pen name "Tere Ríos") (November 9, 1917-October 17, 1999) was the Puerto Rican - American author of a book which was the basis for...
Marie Teresa Ríos, also Marie Teresa Ríos Versace, (pen name "Tere Ríos") (November 9, 1917-October 17, 1999) was the Puerto Rican - American author of a book which was the basis for...
Marion Frederic Ramírez de Arellano
Captain Marion Frederic Ramirez de Arellano (August 5, 1913-May 15, 1980), was a submarine commander in the United States Navy and the first Hispanic submarine commanding officer.
Captain Marion Frederic Ramirez de Arellano (August 5, 1913-May 15, 1980), was a submarine commander in the United States Navy and the first Hispanic submarine commanding officer.
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.
Michael Montelongo
Michael Montelongo (born August 20, 1955 in New York City) was nominated by Pres George W. Bush as the Assistant Secretary of the Air Force for Financial Management.
Michael Montelongo (born August 20, 1955 in New York City) was nominated by Pres George W. Bush as the Assistant Secretary of the Air Force for Financial Management.
Miguel Henríquez
Capt. Miguel Henriquez also spelled Enriquez, was a Puerto Rican Privateer in the latter part of the 17th century.
Capt. Miguel Henriquez also spelled Enriquez, was a Puerto Rican Privateer in the latter part of the 17th century.
Miguel Ángel Suárez
Miguel Ángel Suárez (July 5, 1939 – April 1, 2009) was a Puerto Rican soap opera and movie actor.
Miguel Ángel Suárez (July 5, 1939 – April 1, 2009) was a Puerto Rican soap opera and movie actor.
Mihiel Gilormini
Brigadier General Mihiel "Mike" Gilormini (August 3, 1918 – January 29, 1988), was a United States Air Force officer who served in the Royal Air Force and in the United States Army Air For...
Brigadier General Mihiel "Mike" Gilormini (August 3, 1918 – January 29, 1988), was a United States Air Force officer who served in the Royal Air Force and in the United States Army Air For...
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...
Nicholas Estavillo
NYPD Chief of Patrol Nicholas Estavillo, is a former member of the New York Police Department who in 2002 became the first Puerto Rican and the first Hispanic in the history of the NYPD to reach...
NYPD Chief of Patrol Nicholas Estavillo, is a former member of the New York Police Department who in 2002 became the first Puerto Rican and the first Hispanic in the history of the NYPD to reach...
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 del Valle
Lieutenant General Pedro Augusto del Valle was a United States Marine Corps officer who became the first Hispanic to reach the rank of Lieutenant General.
Lieutenant General Pedro Augusto del Valle was a United States Marine Corps officer who became the first Hispanic to reach the rank of Lieutenant General.
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 N. Rivera
Brigadier General Pedro N. Rivera, M.D. (born 1945) is a retired United States Air Force officer who in 1994 became the first Hispanic to be named medical commander in the Air Force.
Brigadier General Pedro N. Rivera, M.D. (born 1945) is a retired United States Air Force officer who in 1994 became the first Hispanic to be named medical commander in the Air Force.
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.
Puerto Rican women in the military
Two of the least-known roles played by Puerto Rican women have been that of soldier, and that of revolutionary.
Two of the least-known roles played by Puerto Rican women have been that of soldier, and that of revolutionary.
Rafael Celestino Benitez
Rear Admiral Rafael Celestino Benitez (March 9, 1917 – March 6, 1999) was a highly decorated submarine commander who led the rescue effort of the crew members of the during the Cold War.
Rear Admiral Rafael Celestino Benitez (March 9, 1917 – March 6, 1999) was a highly decorated submarine commander who led the rescue effort of the crew members of the during the Cold War.
Rafael Celestino Benítez
Rear Admiral Rafael Celestino Benítez was a highly decorated submarine commander who led the rescue effort of the crew members of the during the Cold War.
Rear Admiral Rafael Celestino Benítez was a highly decorated submarine commander who led the rescue effort of the crew members of the during the Cold 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".
Rafel Toro
Private Rafel Toro (born in Humacao, Puerto Rico) was a United States Marine Corps private who was posthumously awarded the Navy Cross for his "extraordinary heroism in battle" while fighting in...
Private Rafel Toro (born in Humacao, Puerto Rico) was a United States Marine Corps private who was posthumously awarded the Navy Cross for his "extraordinary heroism in battle" while fighting in...
Raimundo Díaz Pacheco
Comandante Raimundo Díaz Pacheco was a political activist and the Treasurer General of the Puerto Rican Nationalist Party.
Comandante Raimundo Díaz Pacheco was a political activist and the Treasurer General of the Puerto Rican Nationalist Party.
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.
Ramón Colón-López
Chief Master Sergeant Ramón Colón-López (born: October 21, 1971) is pararescueman with the U.S. Air Force, who in 2007, was the only Hispanic amongst the first six airmen to be awarded the newly...
Chief Master Sergeant Ramón Colón-López (born: October 21, 1971) is pararescueman with the U.S. Air Force, who in 2007, was the only Hispanic amongst the first six airmen to be awarded the newly...
Ramón Núñez-Juarez
Private First Class Ramón Nuñez-Juarez (May 25, 1931-August 9, 1952) was a United States Marine who was posthumously awarded the Navy Cross, second highest military award of the United States of...
Private First Class Ramón Nuñez-Juarez (May 25, 1931-August 9, 1952) was a United States Marine who was posthumously awarded the Navy Cross, second highest military award of the United States of...
Ramón Núñez-Juárez
Private First Class Ramón Núñez-Juárez was a United States Marine who was posthumously awarded the Navy Cross, second highest military award of the United States of America after the Medal of Honor.
Private First Class Ramón Núñez-Juárez was a United States Marine who was posthumously awarded the Navy Cross, second highest military award of the United States of America after the Medal of Honor.
Ramón Power y Giralt
Captain Ramón Power y Giralt, commonly known as Ramón Power, was, according to Puerto Rican historian Lidio Cruz Monclova, among the first native-born Puerto Ricans to refer to himself as ...
Captain Ramón Power y Giralt, commonly known as Ramón Power, was, according to Puerto Rican historian Lidio Cruz Monclova, among the first native-born Puerto Ricans to refer to himself as ...
Ray Suarez (politician)
Regner E. (“Ray”) Suarez (born 26 October 1946) is alderman of the 31st ward in Chicago; he was first elected in 1991.
Regner E. (“Ray”) Suarez (born 26 October 1946) is alderman of the 31st ward in Chicago; he was first elected in 1991.
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.
Ricardo Aponte
Brigadier General Ricardo "Rico" Aponte (born c. 1949) is a United States Air Force officer who was the first Hispanic Director, J-7, of the United States Southern Command, located in Miami, Florida.
Brigadier General Ricardo "Rico" Aponte (born c. 1949) is a United States Air Force officer who was the first Hispanic Director, J-7, of the United States Southern Command, located in Miami, Florida.
Roberto Clemente
Roberto Clemente Walker was a Puerto Rican baseball right fielder who played 18 seasons in Major League Baseball for the Pittsburgh Pirates from 1955 through 1972.
Roberto Clemente Walker was a Puerto Rican baseball right fielder who played 18 seasons in Major League Baseball for the Pittsburgh Pirates from 1955 through 1972.
Rose Franco
CWO3 Rose Franco, a Puerto Rican, was the first Hispanic woman to become a Chief Warrant Officer in the United States Marine Corps.
CWO3 Rose Franco, a Puerto Rican, was the first Hispanic woman to become a Chief Warrant Officer in the United States Marine Corps.
Ruben A. Cubero
Brigadier General Ruben A. Cubero was a highly decorated member of the United States Air Force who became the first Hispanic graduate of the United States Air Force Academy to be named Dean of t...
Brigadier General Ruben A. Cubero was a highly decorated member of the United States Air Force who became the first Hispanic graduate of the United States Air Force Academy to be named Dean of t...
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...
Salvador E. Felices
Major General Salvador E. Felices was the first Puerto Rican to reach the rank of Major General in the United States Air Force.
Major General Salvador E. Felices was the first Puerto Rican to reach the rank of Major General in the United States Air Force.
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.
Victor Manuel Blanco
Victor Manuel Blanco (March 10, 1918 – March 8, 2011) was a Puerto Rican astronomer who in 1959 discovered "Blanco 1", a galactic cluster.
Victor Manuel Blanco (March 10, 1918 – March 8, 2011) was a Puerto Rican astronomer who in 1959 discovered "Blanco 1", a galactic cluster.
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...
Víctor Manuel Blanco
Dr. Víctor Manuel Blanco PhD (March 10, 1918 – March 8, 2011) was a Puerto Rican astronomer who in 1959 discovered "Blanco 1," a galactic cluster.
Dr. Víctor Manuel Blanco PhD (March 10, 1918 – March 8, 2011) was a Puerto Rican astronomer who in 1959 discovered "Blanco 1," a galactic cluster.
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.