Jorge Otero Barreto

Military Person

1937 –

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Who is Jorge Otero Barreto?

Sergeant First Class Jorge A. Otero Barreto, a.k.a. "the Puerto Rican Rambo", earned 38 military decorations and has been called the most decorated U.S. soldier of the Vietnam War. Due to his multiple awards he has received recognition from numerous organizations and has had buildings named after him. He is also the main subject of Brave Lords, a documentary which tells the story of the Puerto Rican experience in the war in Vietnam.

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Born
Apr 7, 1937
Vega Baja
Also known as
  • Jorge A. Otero Barreto
  • Sergeant First Class Jorge A. Otero Barreto
  • The Puerto Rican Rambo
Nationality
  • United States of America
Profession
Education
  • United States Army Air Assault School

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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