Enrique Romero-Nieves [SEP] conflict
Enrique Romero-Nieves
Private First Class Enrique Romero-Nieves born in Culebra, Puerto Rico, was a member of the United States Marine Corps who served in the Korean War. He was subsequently awarded the Navy Cross for heroism in battle.
Early years.
Enrique Romero Nieves was born in Culebra, PR and lived with he's parents in Frederiksted, United States Virgin Islands where he attended schools in Frederiksted until he joined the U.S. Marines Corps on November 8, 1951, and sent for boot camp at the
battalion), Master Sergeant Pedro Rodríguez (awarded two Silver Stars), and Staff Sergeant Modesto Cartagena (the most decorated Hispanic in history). Other Puerto Ricans who distinguished themselves were United States Marines Private First Class Fernando Luis García, who became the first Puerto Rican recipient of the Medal of Honor when he covered a grenade with his body, saving the lives of his fellow Marines and PFC. Ramón Núñez-Juárez and PFC Enrique Romero-Nieves, who were awarded the Navy Cross. On February 21, 2014,