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Borinqueneer still serves as a military intelligence volunteer at 92 | Wiser With Age

Posted on June 11, 2014 by StevenTorresRamos

The 65th Infantry Regiment, otherwise known as “Borinqueneers,” was created in 1899 by the U.S. Congress as a segregated unit composed primarily of Puerto Ricans. Thousands of these brave men served in World War I, World War II and the … Continue reading →

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Obama Awards Borinqueneers With Congressional Gold Medal – NBC News.com

Posted on June 11, 2014 by StevenTorresRamos

WASHINGTON, DC — A U.S. Army segregated unit composed mainly of soldiers from the island of Puerto Rico distinguished itself in World War I, World War II and Korea. But it was not until Tuesday that these soldiers, most of … Continue reading →