There are three Medals awarded for actions on this day, one during WWII and two during Vietnam. Two are posthumous, and the one living recipient is one of two Holders who live in Leavenworth, the other being Roger Donlon.World War II*VILLEGAS, YSMAEL R. Rank and organization: Staff Sergeant, U.S. Army, Company F, 127th Infantry, 32d Infantry Division. Place and date: Villa Verde Trail, Luzon, Philippine Islands, 20 March 1945. Entered service at: Casa Blanca, Calif. Birth: Casa Blanca, Calif. G.O. No.: 89, 19 October 1945. Citation: He was a squad leader when his unit, in a forward position, clashed with...
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