(1946-08-08)August 8, 1946 New York City, New York, U.S.
Died
March 16, 1967(1967-03-16) (aged 20) Đức Phổ District, South Vietnam
Place of burial
Mount Loretto Home Cemetery in Pleasant Plains, Staten Island, New York City, New York, U.S.
Allegiance
United States of America
Service/branch
United States Marine Corps
Years of service
1964–1967
Rank
Sergeant
Unit
Company F, 2nd Battalion, 7th Marines, 1st Marine Division
Battles/wars
Vietnam War
Operation Desoto †
Awards
Navy Cross Purple Heart
Angel Mendez (August 8, 1946 – March 16, 1967) was a United States Marine who was posthumously awarded the Navy Cross. In 1967, during the Vietnam War, Mendez saved the life of his platoon commander, Lieutenant Ronald D. Castille, who would become the Chief Justice of Pennsylvania.
AngelMendez (August 8, 1946 – March 16, 1967) was a United States Marine who was posthumously awarded the Navy Cross. In 1967, during the Vietnam War...
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to the Marines, 19 were awarded to men of Hispanic descent. Corporal AngelMendez (1946–1967) was among the many men who volunteered to join the Marine...
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City judge; advocate for Sunday baseball; part-owner of New York Giants AngelMendez (1946–1967) – US Marine awarded the Navy Cross for his death in Vietnam...
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Global Information
United States of America
United States Marine Corps
Sergeant