Marcelino Serna
United States soldier from Mexican origin, receiver of the Distinguished Service Cross / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Private Marcelino Serna (April 26, 1896 – February 29, 1992) was a Mexican who enlisted as an American soldier and settled from El Paso, Texas.[1] He became one of the most decorated soldiers from Texas in World War I. Serna was the first Hispanic to be awarded the Distinguished Service Cross.
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Marcelino Serna | |
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Born | (1896-04-26)April 26, 1896 Chihuahua, Chih., Mexico |
Died | February 29, 1992(1992-02-29) (aged 95) El Paso, Texas |
Allegiance | United States |
Service/ | United States Army |
Years of service | 1917-1919 |
Rank | Private |
Unit | Company B, 355th Infantry of the 89th Division |
Battles/wars | World War I *Lucey Sector *Puvenelle Sector *Meuse-Argonne *Battle of Saint-Mihiel *Ennezin |
Awards | Distinguished Service Cross Purple Heart with Oak Leaf Cluster French Croix de Guerre with Palm (2x) War Merit Cross (Italy) |
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