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The 65th Infantry Regiment Motorcycle Association 

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Borinqueneers Congressional Gold Medal Presentation PFC Felix Rodriguez-Ruiz

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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