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My uncle William Archer Martinez served in the Hq Co 3d Battalion 65th Infantry and his seperation date was 31 Jan 1946.  He received decorations for the American Theater Service Medal, European African Middle Eastern Theater, WWIIVictory Medal and was in the Rome-Arno, Rhineland, Central Europe battles.  I’m not sure, can anyone tell me if this was part of the Borinqueneers unit.  He has passed away  and although I have a copy of his DD214, I don’t really understand what a lot of it means.  Thanks

OMG!! I had heard about this all my life from stories that my dad would tell. I found my great uncle on this site.

I am so proud to be a part of this. I am so glad that finally they are being recognized for their contribution.

I only wish that my dad and great uncle had lived to have seen it. God bless them all~ Thank you for sharing this great treasure of truths and making it possible for all to enjoy!

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En mi pagina de facebook inclui un articulo del periodico el Imparcial en el que narra un reportaje  de mi suegro DR.Julio E Rivera Prats y su labor como medico en el combate de Kelly Hill .Un ser que arriesgo su vida luchando para salvar a muchos del REGIMIENTO 65 INF y que gracias a su sacrificio fueron muchos los que pudieron regresar a nuestra patria. El reportero lo cataloga como EL VALEROSO TENIENTE RIVERA.  Desconozco por que  nunca se reconocio su labor y su valor junto a los valerosos soldados de la 65 inf. solo se que en Hato Rey hay una calle que se llama Teniente Rivera y creo que fue en su honor. Favor de ilustrarme si eso es cierto.

Greetings! My name is Melissa and I am an adult student currently at SUNY Westchester Community College. While taking a break from my Art History class, I came across a flier for a screening of “The Borninqueneers” that was to be held at WCC. I had not heard of the 65th Infantry prior to seeing this flier and I knew it was something that I absolutely had to see. It was not just a part of U.S. history, it was a part of my history as a Puerto Rican American (Nuyorican), and a part of my culture, one that I was not aware of. I had the pleasure, the privilege, and utmost honor to meet and speak with the filmmaker and two veterans of the 65th Infantry. I could have stayed all night listening to their stories. The documentary was intense, touching, emotional, heartfelt, and proud. It is one of my highest recommendations of films to watch. The 9 years that it took for Noemi Figueroa Soulet to make shows her hard work and efforts. She ventured into the unknown and raised triumphantly. This story needs to be told, the voices of these brave men need to be heard and we are responsible for making it known. I have made a commitment to speak and share about this segregated troop who fought bravely and non-stop, and I am proud to do so. With that stated, I want to simply say thank you!

Hello. First I would like to say that the documentary is spectacular, thought provoking, and heart warming. Thank you for this gem. I am a writer for El Boricua, an online publication. This coming month the magazine honors Puerto Rican soldiers. I remembered my uncle who lives in Rio Grande, Puerto Rico had been a soldier. I was pretty sure it was Korea. I decided I would contact him and write about his soldier years. In my investigation I discovered that he may very well have been a Borinqueneer. The story took a bitter sweet turn when I was informed that my uncle is now very ill and unable to recall or recognize. Fortune has it that his brother, my other uncle who also resides in Rio Grande,is now his voice. He is telling me the story, an incredible one, about my possibly Borinqueneer uncle. He remembers he fought with the 65th! I found a picture on the site that holds a great likeness to my uncle. It has no name on it. I am continuing my research but am a little overwhelmed as to which way to go. My uncle was badly wounded and spent sometime in a prisoner of war camp, where he managed to escape. He then had a long spell in a hospital in Texas recovering from severe injuries. If anyone has any suggestions how I may continue to piece the story together, I would appreciate it. I am not even sure if he received the Purple Heart.Any suggestions on what organizations I may contact would be helpful. His name is Juan Nieves. Thank you.

HOY CUMPLIÓ AÑO MI ESPOSO JOAQUIN RIVERA Y GRACIAS AL SEÑOR ESTÁ BIEN DE SALUD.

My father was one of the Borinqueneers, his name was Carlos M Bonilla, from Adjuntas, Puerto Rico…..he was so proud of being part of the 1951 65th Infantry, he passed away on August 11, 2013, and he carried his memories of Korea until his last breath, I want to say that like my father I to am proud to be from Puerto Rico, and what it represented to the Korean War….they stuck together and they lost some but it will forever remain in the heart…for those that are still with us…. GOD bless you all…………

Florida Borinqueneers Honor Ceremony – Saturday, September 14 (from the NAUS website – www.NAUS.org): Join Gov. Scott and other dignitaries at the Florida Borinqueneers’ Honor Ceremony and Patriots Gathering. Kissimmee Civic Center (Sable Room) Doors open at noon, Admission is FREE 201 E. Dakin Ave., Kissimmee FL 34741 The Hon. Wanda Rentas and Hon. John Quinones, along with NAUS Southeast Regional Vice President Dennis Freytes, LTC, USA (Ret), invite you to an afternoon program honoring the storied history of the members of the 65th Infantry – known as the Borinqueneers. Following the ceremony, there will be an afternoon of entertainment, and an information and assistance fair for all veterans.

SOY LA ESPOSA DEL VETERANO JOAQUIN RIVERA.EL ESTUVO EN EL 65 DE INFANTERIA EN LA SEGUNDA GUERRA Y EN LA DE COREA.LOGRÉ LOCALIZARLO EN EL DOCUMENTAL ”THE BORINQUENEERS”. LES ENVIÉ SU FOTO Y LA FORMA 214. TODAVIA VIVE,TIENE 89 AÑOS. EL VIO EL DOCUMENTAL Y AUNQUE PADECE ALZHEIMER, RECORDÓ ALGUNAS DE SUS VIVENCIAS EN LA GUERRA. EL LLEGÓ A SER SARGENTO.ME GUSTARIA QUE PUSIERAN SU FOTO EN LA GALERIA. TAMBIEN QUIERO QUE SEPAN QUE ESE DOCUMENTAL ESTÁ TREMENDO. LLORÉ Y PENSÉ EN TODO LO QUE ELLOS PASARON EN ESAS GUERRAS Y VERDADERAMENTE TODOS MERECEN UN RECONOCIMIENTO DE PARTE DEL EJERCITO DE LOS ESTADOS UNIDOS. MIS RESPETOS PARA TODOS ELLOS. GRACIAS

I am an American Fighting Man born in Coamo, Puerto Rico. Like my comrades of the 65th Inf. Regt. I served with Co. “D” 1st Bn. from Dec. 1951 to May 1952. I too, like to take a step forward to salute all “The Borinqueneers” who, like my brother Narciso of Co. “C” gave their best that they could be for the Korean people and our country. My comrades, I salute you and honor you for you are and always will be heroes for all the peoples of the world.