April 28, 1978(1978-04-28) (aged 84) Annapolis, Maryland, U.S.
Buried
United States Naval Academy Cemetery
Allegiance
United States of America
Service/branch
United States Marine Corps
Years of service
1915–48
Rank
Lieutenant general
Commands held
11th Marine Regiment
III Amphibious Corps Artillery
1st Marine Division
Battles/wars
Banana Wars
Occupation of Haiti
Occupation of Nicaragua
World War II
Battle of Guadalcanal
Battle of Guam
Battle of Okinawa
Awards
See military awards
Pedro Augusto del Valle (August 28, 1893 – April 28, 1978) was a United States Marine Corps officer who became the first Hispanic to reach the rank of lieutenant general. His military career included service in World War I, Haiti and Nicaragua during the Banana Wars of the 1920s, and in World War II, the Battle of Guadalcanal and the Battle of Okinawa (Commanding General of the 1st Marine Division).
Pedro Augusto delValle (August 28, 1893 – April 28, 1978) was a United States Marine Corps officer who became the first Hispanic to reach the rank of...
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Valledel Cauca, or Cauca Valley (Spanish pronunciation: [ˈbaʎe ðel ˈkawka]), is a department in western Colombia abutting the Pacific Ocean. Its capital...
generals such as Major General Angela Salinas and Lieutenant General PedrodelValle. Many Hispanic Marines went on to distinguished careers outside of...
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Colonia DelValle (Spanish: DelValle neighborhood) is a colonia in Benito Juarez borough of Mexico City. Founded as an aristocratic recreational neighborhood...
The Valley of Cuelgamuros (Spanish: Valle de Cuelgamuros), formerly known as Valley of the Fallen (Spanish: Valle de los Caídos), is a monument in the...
Luisa delValle Silva (January 8, 1896 – July 26, 1962) was a Venezuelan poet of the Generación del 18. Luisa delValle Silva was born on January 8, 1896...
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The Basilica of the National Shrine of Our Lady of San Juan delValle is a minor basilica of the Catholic Church located in San Juan, Texas, United States...
Major General Terry de la Mesa Allen. Major General delValle Lieutenant General Pedro Augusto delValle (1893–1978), as a colonel was the commanding officer...
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Gen. Alexander Vandegrift Maj. Gen. William H. Rupertus Maj. Gen. PedrodelValle Maj. Gen. DeWitt Peck Guadalcanal-Tulagi landings Capture and defense...
Salinas – first Hispanic female to obtain a general rank in the Marines PedrodelValle – first Hispanic to reach the rank of lieutenant general, played an...
American intervention was also known as the Banana Wars. In 1926, Captain PedrodelValle served with the Gendarmerie of Haiti for three years. During that time...
Global Information
United States of America
United States Marine Corps
Lieutenant general