The 65th Puerto Rican>most decorated Korean unit, 120 Silver Stars.....

"The Borinqueneers" was the nickname given to the U.S. Army National

Guard's 65th Regimental Combat Team from Puerto Rico. During service

in Korea, the 65th fought valiantly, receiving numerous unit awards;

During nine major campaigns over three years, the 65th RCT was

credited with capturing 2,086 enemy soldiers and killing 5,905. The

regiment received one Presidential Unit Citation (Army), one

Presidential Unit Citation (Navy), one Meritorious Unit Commendation

(Army), one Navy Unit Commendation, two Republic of Korea Presidential

Unit Citations and the Bravery Gold Medal of Greece. Individual

members of the unit were awarded four Distinguished Service Crosses

and over 120 Silver Stars, four Distinguished Service Crosses and over

120 Silver Stars.

http://korea50.army.mil/history/factsheets/hispanic.shtml

I've been reading a Korean War history and the 65th RCT saw

some real action. From the frozen Chosin to the mass retreat

back across the 38th parallel, the 65th was there.

The guy who wrote the book has nothing but praise for all

his Mexican-american NCO's and riflemen as well and the

fact that they all speak English (which is important when

you're in combat).

The book is called Follow Me Up Fools Mountain by

Dudley Gould.

"American Patriot" <kcajyer_x@yahoo.com> wrote in message

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> "The Borinqueneers" was the nickname given to the U.S. Army National

> Guard's 65th Regimental Combat Team from Puerto Rico. During service

> in Korea, the 65th fought valiantly, receiving numerous unit awards;

> During nine major campaigns over three years, the 65th RCT was

> credited with capturing 2,086 enemy soldiers and killing 5,905. The

> regiment received one Presidential Unit Citation (Army), one

> Presidential Unit Citation (Navy), one Meritorious Unit Commendation

> (Army), one Navy Unit Commendation, two Republic of Korea Presidential

> Unit Citations and the Bravery Gold Medal of Greece. Individual

> members of the unit were awarded four Distinguished Service Crosses

> and over 120 Silver Stars, four Distinguished Service Crosses and over

> 120 Silver Stars.

>

> http://korea50.army.mil/history/factsheets/hispanic.shtml

>