mi padre Manuel Torres Vazquez , Dos corazon purpura , medalla de los Bucaniers , 65 de infanteria , carta del presidente Bill Clinton cuando fallecio y no veo nada de el en este reportaje , asi como el habran otros q no estan aqui para la historia de la democracia
Editor:Hola Aida, gracias por tu mensaje. Muchas de las fotos de los Borinqueneers en nuestra Galería han sido sometidas por los veteranos mismos o sus familias después de registrarse en nuestra lista de datos con prueba de su servicio en el Regto. 65 de Inf. Hay muchos veteranos que no se han registrado. Encontramos a Manuel Torres-Vazquez en nuestra lista de datos ya que tú lo registraste y puedes ver su foto aquí: https://borinqueneers.com/en_US/soldier/manuel-torres-vazquez/. ¡Gracias!
Aida Torres Perez Hija Tampa FLSoy veteran del 65 Inf HQ HQ Company. Estuve dos años y luego me re-aliste de nuevo por tres años y termine en Fort Louis. Tengo 96 sos y me encuentro GAD (Gracias a Dios) bien vivo. Solo con dios y mis dos hijas que me cuidan bien porque quede viudo así es esto. Tengo la medalla de los Borinqueeneers. Vivo en Guaynabo pero soy Isabeliño de pura cepa. Gracias.
Ruben del valle Guaynabo, PRHola. Mi padre es José A. Ledee Leon. Estuvo activo en la Guardia Nacional y para los años 1950-53 estuvo en el conflicto de Correa. Aún vive en el pueblo de Arroyo, Puerto Rico. Tiene 93 años y todavía habla muy orgulloso de ese conflicto. Me
Encantaría poner las fotos que aún el conserva del conflicto en Correa.
Hola Ana, perdona la tardanza en contestarte pero no estaba recibiendo los emails de los nuevos comentarios. Sería nuestro placer incluir a tu querido padre, José A. Ledee Leon. Todo veterano (o su familia) que sirvió en el Regto. 65 de Inf. debe llenar la Encuesta del 65 con prueba de servicio en el 65 (como copia de la forma DD214 que anote a cuál compañía del 65 él sirvió o tener otra prueba). También las fotos que sometan deben de ser alta resolución (escaneadas en 300 dpi o más) o enviarnos copias de las fotos imprimidas en papel FOTOGRAFICO a nuestra dirección. Aquí puedes descargar la Encuesta y leer las instrucciones:
https://borinqueneers.com/es_ES/resources/65th-infantry-census-form/
Si tienes preguntas o dudas, favor de comunicarte conmigo a contact @borinqueneers.com o llama (863) 547-8023. Gracias!
Ana FloridaMy brother Felipe Vargas was part ( 1951 1953) of the 65Th Infantry, He never received any condecoration for his time in war ( Korea) . In my town, Lajas, there is a monument horing the soldiers who participated in this military conflict. The name of Felipe Vargas is there. He lives in Lajas. His age is 93.
Editor:Hi Isidro, sorry for the delay in responding but I was not receiving the emails informing me of the comments submitted. We would love to add Felipe Vargas to our database and Photo Gallery! All Borinqueneers added to our database and/or Photo Gallery should submit a 65th Inf. Census Form by the veteran or their family, as well as provide proof of 65th service (such as a copy of the veteran’s DD214 listing his 65th service or other proof). You can dowloand the form and read the instructions on how to submit photos on this page: https://borinqueneers.com/en_US/resources/65th-infantry-census-form/.
Sometimes we are able to confirm if the veteran served in the 65th searching our MASTER LIST which contains primarily Korean War Personnel Rosters and other miscellaneous lists from WWI, WWII and Korea, but we request that you provide as much information as possible, including the full name with BOTH surnames, the Army Service Number, which war, or company or dates they served in, etc. Feel free to contact me at contact @borinqueneers.com or call (863) 547-8023 if you have problems or questions. Gracias.
Isidro A. Vargas Ponce/ Lajas, Puerto RicoMy uncle who past away 2013 Monserrate Hernandez who fought in the Korea war , but never spoke about his service in the Army, how can I verify if he was a Borinqueneer?
Editor:Dear Florentino, sorry for the delay in responding but I was not receiving the emails informing me of the comments submitted. All Borinqueneers added to our database and/or Photo Gallery should submit a 65th Inf. Census Form by the veteran or their family, as well as provide proof of 65th service (such as a copy of the veteran’s DD214 listing his 65th service or other proof). You can dowloand the form and read the instructions on how to submit photos on this page: https://borinqueneers.com/en_US/resources/65th-infantry-census-form/.
Sometimes we are able to confirm if the veteran served in the 65th searching our MASTER LIST which contains primarily Korean War Personnel Rosters and other miscellaneous lists from WWI, WWII and Korea, but we request that you provide as much information as possible, including the full name with BOTH surnames, the Army Service Number, which war, or company or dates they served in, etc. Feel free to contact me at contact @borinqueneers.com if you have problems or questions.
Florentino Beltran Carolina, Puerto RicoI had the pleasure of knowing SFC Marcos Melendez (Ret) when my father, a Puerto Rican soldier, was assigned to Fort Sill, OK. Even though Don Marcos was retired, he and his first wife, Dona Leila, mentored many other Puerto Rican families that were assigned to the post. Don Marcos passed away on March 5, 2023 at the age of 100. He was laid to rest on March 10, 2023
My Great Uncle, Fernando Monero Varona, was also a proud Borinqueneer that has passed away and is buried in El Cementerio Nacional en Bayamon. Tio Fernan was a very important part of my life and my father’s. I hope my family lets his story be known too.
Que dios bendiga a todos los que lucharon por nuestro pais y representron a nuestra patria!
Fernando J. Diaz Lawton, OKDoes this site have all Soldiers that were or served with Company F, 65th Infantry, during World War II. If not, how can we get his picture in there for other family members in Puerto Rico to read and see their love ones. Also, is the 65th Infantry Regiment, nicknamed “Borinqueneers,” was it for Puerto Rican only or were there “others Spanish speaking soldiers for other states/counties (but not Puerto Ricans)?” As I was growing up, I was told that the 65th Infantry Regiment, nicknamed “Borinqueneers,” was made up of Puerto Rican soldiers? Was that a true statement or not?
Editor:Hi Jose, sorry for the delay in responding but I was not receiving the emails informing me of the comments submitted. The photos in our Borinqueneer Photo Gallery and photos obtained from public and private sources – submitted by the veterans or their families, obtained from the National Archives or various organizations in Puerto Rico (the Puerto Rico Achives, the University of Puerto Rico, etc.). But any photo included in our Gallery requires confirmation that the veteran served in the 65th Infantry Regiment. In your case, you should fill out and submit our 65th Inf. Census Form and provide proof of 65th service (such as a copy of the veteran’s DD214 listing his 65th service or other proof). You can dowloand the form and read the instructions on how to submit photos on this page: https://borinqueneers.com/en_US/resources/65th-infantry-census-form/. Feel free to contact me at contact @borinqueneers.com if you have problems or questions.
The 65th was primarily composed of Puerto Ricans since the unit left to Korea from Puerto Rico but they also had some U.S. Virgin Islanders and a few Hispanic-Americans. There were also “continentals” (non-Puerto Ricans) in the regiment serving as officers and occasionally as rank-and-file soldiers. In the spring of 1953 when the 65th was desegregated, it became primarily continental with about 7% Puerto Ricans only.
Jose A Torres Jr Alvin, TexasGRACIAS NOEMI POR ENVIAR LA ENTREVISTA QUE ME HICIERON AL REGRESAR DE KOREA DEL SUR. FUE UNA EXPERIENCIA MARAVILLOSA VOLVER AL TERRENO DONDE HABIAMOS COMBATIDO Y PASADO TANTOS SUFRIMIENTOS EN LA GUERRA. NOS TRATARON COMO REYES Y JAMAS OLVIDARE ESE EPISODIO EN MI VIDA. JAMAS PENSE ENCONTRARME CON UN PAIS QUE HABIA QUEDADO TAN DESTRUIDO Y AHORA ES UN DELEITE VISITARLO. COMO PUERTORRIQUENO ME SIENTO MUY ORGULLOSO DE HABER VISITADO NUEVAMENTE A KOREA DEL SUR; Y SOBRE TODO TU ESTABAS A CARGO EN NUESTRO GRUPO. BELLOS RECUERDOS QUE JAMAS VOLVERAN.
JUAN RAMON FLORES RAMOS 1959 FILLY TRAIL, OVIEDO, FLORIDA 32765Thank you for such great and educational masterpiece, my uncle MSG Quiterio Roldan (RIP) POW during the Korean conflict, was mi inspiration to join the Army.
Lino Roldan Tulsa, OklahomaMy late grandfather served in the Korean War and we believe he was part of this group. My mother and I have been looking for information and photos of him, but it has been very difficult. His name is Jose A Santiago Ortiz. What we were able to find was that he was in the infantry branch and in the 7th division. We know he served December 1952 until January 1954. We also found that he appeared as missing in action in 1953, but he was very much alive as my mother was born in the 70s. Thank you in advanced.
Marie Rosado Brookfield, IL
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