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Hector Santiago-Colon
Specialist Fourth Class Hector Santiago-Colon (December 20, 1942 – June 28,1968) born in Salinas, Puerto Rico, 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 28 June 1968 during the Vietnam War saved the lives of his fellow comrades.
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