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Joseph H. DeCastro

1844 – 1892

Boston, Massachusetts.

The first Hispanic-American Medal of Honor recipient. At Gettysburg, he captured the flag of the 19th Virginia Regiment, was wounded twice, and refused to let the flag touch the ground .

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The first Hispanic-American Medal of Honor recipient. At Gettysburg, he captured the flag of the 19th Virginia Regiment, was wounded twice, and refused to let the flag touch the ground .

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