Héctor Santiago-Colón
Héctor Santiago-Colón | |
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Sp4 Héctor Santiago-Colón | |
| Born | December 20, 1942 Salinas, Puerto Rico |
| Died | June 28, 1968 (aged 25) Quang Tri Province, Republic of Vietnam |
| Place of burial | Salinas Municipal Cemetery, Salinas, Puerto Rico |
| Allegiance | United States of America |
| Branch | United States Army |
| Years of service | 1967–1968 |
| Rank | Specialist Four |
| Unit | Company B, 5th Battalion, 7th Cavalry Regiment, 1st Cavalry Division |
| Battles / wars | Vietnam War † |
| Awards | Medal of Honor Purple Heart |
Héctor Santiago-Colón (December 20, 1942 – June 28, 1968) is one of nine Puerto Ricans who have been posthumously presented with the Medal of Honor, the highest military decoration awarded by the United States. His actions on June 28, 1968, during the Vietnam War saved the lives of his comrades.