Modesto Cartagena
Military Person
1921 – 2010
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Who was Modesto Cartagena?
Sergeant First Class Modesto Cartagena was a member of the United States Army who served in the 65th Infantry Regiment, an all-Puerto Rican regiment also known as "The Borinqueneers," during World War II and the Korean War, becoming the most decorated Hispanic soldier in that war. He was the most decorated Puerto Rican soldier in history.
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- Born
- Jul 21, 1921
Cayey - Nationality
- United States of America
- Died
- Mar 2, 2010
Guayama - Resting place
- Bayamón
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on July 23, 2013
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