Eurípides Rubio [SEP] conflict
Eurípides Rubio
Captain Eurípides Rubio (March 1, 1938 – November 8, 1966) was a United States Army officer and one of nine Puerto Ricans who were posthumously awarded the United States' highest military decoration for valor, the Medal of Honor, for actions on November 8, 1966, during the Vietnam War. Rubio was a member of the United States Army, Headquarters & Headquarters Company, 1st Battalion, 28th Infantry Regiment (Black Lions), 1st Infantry Division, Republic of Vietnam.
Early years.
the Medal of Honor in 1968. His remains were buried in Puerto Rico National Cemetery in the city of Bayamón, Puerto Rico.
Honors.
The United States Army Reserve Center located at the Puerto Nuevo sector of San Juan was named posthumously named Capt. Eurípides Rubio United States Army Reserve Center.
The United States Department of Veterans Affairs Outpatient Clinic in Ponce was also named in memory of Captain Eurípides Rubio.
The American Legion Post 142 in San Juan was named after Capt. Euripides Rubio.
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