He was also the first Puerto Rican to be awarded the Cruz Laureada de San Fernando - Spain 's version of the Medal of Honor .
O'Daly was the first Puerto Rican to reach the rank of Field Marshal in the Spanish Army .
O'Daly was also the first Puerto Rican to be awarded the Cruz Laureada de San Fernando - Spain 's version of the Medal of Honor .
O'Daly was the first Puerto Rican to reach the rank of Field Marshal in the Spanish Army .