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Medal of Honor: General Richard E. Cavazos
Army Multimedia and Visual Information Division
Jan. 4, 2025 | 2:58
June 14-15, 1953 - Vicinity of Sagimak, Korea
Then, U.S. Army First Lieutenant Richard E. Cavazos distinguished himself by acts of gallantry and intrepidity above and beyond the call of duty, while serving as the Company Commander, Company E, 2d Battalion, 65th Infantry Regiment, 3d Infantry Division, on June 14–15, 1953, in the vicinity of Sagimak, Korea.
President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor in a White House Ceremony in January 2025. On the following day, he was inducted into the Pentagon Hall of Heroes.
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