Laredo in Webb County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Hispanic Medal of Honor Recipients
Photographed by Dave W, November 28, 2025
1. Hispanic Medal of Honor Recipients Marker
Civil War
Philip Bazaar Joseph H. De Castro John Ortega
Boxer Rebellion
France Silva
World War I
David B. Barkeley-Cantu
World War II
Lucian Adamas Rudolph B. Davila Marcario Garcia Harold Gonsalves David M. Gonzales Silvestre S. Herrera Jose M. Lopez Joe R. Martinez Manuel Perez, Jr. Cleto Rodriguez Alejandro R. Ruiz Jose F. Valdez Ysmael R. Villegas
Korea
Fernando L. Garcia Edward Gomez Ambrosio Guillen Rodolfo P. Hernandez Baldomero Lopez Benito Martinez Eugene A. Obregon Joseph C. Rodriguez
Vietnam
Roy P. Benavidez Emilio A De La Garza, Jr. Ralph E. Diaz Daniel Fernandez Alfredo Gonzalez Jose F. Jimenez Miguel Keith Carlos J. Lozado Alfred V. Rascon Louis R. Rocco Euripides Rubio Hector Santiago-Colon Maximo Yabes Jay R. Vargas Humberto R. Versace
This monument is dedicated to the men and women who paid the ultimate price and to all who served, are serving and will serve in our United States Armed Forces
Topics. This memorial is listed in these topic lists: Hispanic Americans • Military.
Location. 27° 30.294′ N, 99° 31.32′
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Regionally, this memorial is in South Texas. Globally, it is in North America, a Gulf of Mexico state, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain, the Republic of Texas, and one of the Confederate States of America.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Pvt. David Bennes Cantϊ Barkley (a few steps from this marker); All U.S. Veterans Memorial (a few steps from this marker); Fort McIntosh Barracks (approx. 0.2 miles away); Fort McIntosh (approx. 0.3 miles away); Fort McIntosh Cemetery (approx. 0.4 miles away); August C. and Julia Richter Mansion (approx. half a mile away); Jovita Idar (approx. 0.6 miles away); El Primer Congreso Mexicanista (approx. 0.7 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Laredo.
Also see . . . Congressional Medal of Honor Society - Hispanic-Latino Receipients. Many more on the CMHOS website than listed on the memorial in Laredo.
From the Revolutionary War to the modern-day Wars against Terrorism, the contributions of Hispanic and Latino Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen, Marines, and Coast Guard members have been integral to the defense of our country. Below is a list of the ones who received the Medal of Honor.(Submitted on December 21, 2025, by Dave W of Co, Colorado.)
Photographed by Dave W, November 28, 2025
2. Hispanic Medal of Honor Recipients Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on December 21, 2025. It was originally submitted on December 21, 2025, by Dave W of Co, Colorado. This page has been viewed 71 times since then and 38 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on December 21, 2025, by Dave W of Co, Colorado. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.
