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Does 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, ILMy father Jose Ramon Olmeda, served as a teen in the PRNG during the uprising. While I have seen one picture of him in uniform I’ve not been successful with securing further official documentation. Have reached out to the National Archives and PRNG staff with no success. If you are aware of other potential sources please advise. He is 91 and would be nice to formally recognize his service. I can be reached at lrolmeda@gmail.com
Editor:Lyndon, we emailed each other and I suggested you submit a FORM 180 (Request for Military Records) https://www.archives.gov/veterans/military-service-records/standard-form-180.html
since I did not find Jose Ramon Olmeda in my 65th MASTER LIST. If you are able to obtain proof of his service in the 65th, feel free to register him in our database by submitting a 65th Inf. Census Form (look under the RESOURCES tab of our menu to download the form). Good luck!
Lyndon R. Olmeda Santa Maria, CaWhen I was a child in Puerto Rico, circa mid 1960’s, my father introduced me to his uncle, I don’t remember what his name was but I figured his last name is Medina. My father told me he was retired from the Army. I’m attempting to investigate if he indeed was part of the 65th. Any assistance would be greatly appreciated
Editor:Hi Mervin, sorry for the delay in responding but I was not receiving the emails informing me of the comments being submitted. I suggest you visit our “Frequently Asked Questions” section at https://borinqueneers.com/es_ES/gallery-page/frequently-asked-questions/ which might be useful to you. It sounds like you need to submit a Form 180 to obtain Mr. Medina’s military documents such as a copy of his DD214 but you will not be able to get any information without knowing his FULL NAME, the unit/company he served in, what dates, etc.
All Borinqueneers added to our database and/or Photo Gallery need to 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.
Mervin Medina VirginiaMy grand father was Manuel Antonio Olivari….never met him, but my grandma adored her husband:::proud of him and what he did for America❤️❤️
Editor:Hi Cassandra, sorry for the delay in responding but I wasn’t receiving notification of comments being submitted. Thank you for paying tribute to your grandfather’s service as a Borinqueneer. I’m happy to inform you that Manuel Antonio Olivari has been registered in our database and his photo appears in the Borinqueneers Photo Gallery: https://borinqueneers.com/en_US/soldier/manuel-a-olivari/
Cassandra Olivari Bronx NYNoemi, I would love to have the pre-ordered book on the ‘Borinqueneers: A Visual History of the 65th Infantry Regiment’ personally autographed by you!
I look forward to seeing you here in Chicago hopefully with the Puerto Rican Arts Alliance!
Jaime D. Rivera Chicago, ILAny Borinqueneers, in Florida if close to Tampa even better. There will be a recognition to the Borinqueneers in April 13 2022, if anyone is interested please contact me at drivascortes@yahoo.com
813 900 8651 text or leave message with number. Thank you!
David Rivas
Thank you for the photo of my Dad receiving the medal of valor. He has always been a proud Borinqueneer – Julio A. Feliu. He has vivid memories of time served.
Lillian Feliu New YorkAdd a Comment
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