Posted on August 4, 2020 at 6:00 PM |
On July 28th 2020 Our organization the 65th Infantry Regiment MA continues to Honor and give Recognition to Korean War veteran Borinqueneer PFC Felix Rodriguez-Ruiz
Here we presented his 3 daughters and family with the Borinqueneers Congressional Gold Medal Posthumously by Virtual Presentation
PFC Felix Rodriguez-Ruiz was inducted in Sep 1950 from Cabo Rojo, Puerto Rico was in the U.S. Army and trained at Fort Buchanan, PR
In Korea he served with Company K of the 65th Infantry Regiment from 1951-52
He participated in 2 Campaigns in a Korea
Second Korean Winter
Korea Spring Summer 1952
his other decorations are as follows;
National Defense Medal
Korean Service Medal w 1 Bronze stars
United Nations Service Medal- Korea
Korean Defense Service Medal
Combat Infantry Badge
Republic of Korea Ambassador for Peace Medal
and now his Borinqueneers Congressional Gold Medal
Special thanks to his nephew Retired Colonel Felix Ramos Who provided the information for his uncle and Noemi Figueroa Soulet for assisting in the vetting process.
If your a 65th Infantry Regiment veteran or family member, or a Korean War veteran and have not received this prestigious medal, Please contact us at 65thIRMA@gmail.com
or call us at 484-767-5884
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