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 decoration awarded by the United States. His actions on June 28, 1968 during the Vietnam War saved the lives of his comrades.
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| - 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 decoration awarded by the United States. His actions on June 28, 1968 during the Vietnam War saved the lives of his comrades.
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| - Co.B, 5th Battalion, 7th Cavalry, 1st Cavalry Division
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death place
| - Quang Tri Province, Republic of Vietnam
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| - Medal of Honor recipient
- Sp4 Héctor Santiago-Colón
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| - Medal of Honor ribbon.svg
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- Vietnam Service Ribbon.svg
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- Specialist Four
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| - A light blue ribbon with five white five pointed stars
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placeofburial
| - Salinas Municipal Cemetery in Salinas, Puerto Rico
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| - 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 decoration awarded by the United States. His actions on June 28, 1968 during the Vietnam War saved the lives of his comrades.
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