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My late grandfather served in the Korean War and we believe he was part of this group. My mother and I have been looking for information and photos of him, but it has been very difficult. His name is Jose A Santiago Ortiz. What we were able to find was that he was in the infantry branch and in the 7th division. We know he served December 1952 until January 1954. We also found that he appeared as missing in action in 1953, but he was very much alive as my mother was born in the 70s. Thank you in advanced.

My father Jose Ramon Olmeda, served as a teen in the PRNG during the uprising. While I have seen one picture of him in uniform I’ve not been successful with securing further official documentation. Have reached out to the National Archives and PRNG staff with no success. If you are aware of other potential sources please advise. He is 91 and would be nice to formally recognize his service. I can be reached at lrolmeda@gmail.com

When I was a child in Puerto Rico, circa mid 1960’s, my father introduced me to his uncle, I don’t remember what his name was but I figured his last name is Medina. My father told me he was retired from the Army. I’m attempting to investigate if he indeed was part of the 65th. Any assistance would be greatly appreciated

My grand father was Manuel Antonio Olivari….never met him, but my grandma adored her husband:::proud of him and what he did for America❤️❤️

Noemi, I would love to have the pre-ordered book on the ‘Borinqueneers: A Visual History of the 65th Infantry Regiment’ personally autographed by you!

I look forward to seeing you here in Chicago hopefully with the Puerto Rican Arts Alliance!

Any Borinqueneers, in Florida if close to Tampa even better. There will be a recognition to the Borinqueneers in April 13 2022, if anyone is interested please contact me at drivascortes@yahoo.com
813 900 8651 text or leave message with number. Thank you!
David Rivas

Thank you for the photo of my Dad receiving the medal of valor. He has always been a proud Borinqueneer – Julio A. Feliu. He has vivid memories of time served.

My great uncle CPL Ramon Brana Lago, from Salinas Puerto Rico , served in Charlie Company , 65th INF from 1942-1945 . Served in north Africa , France and saw action in the Rhineland. Passed away in 1988. So glad we have a site like this keeping the history alive of the 65th. I actually wrote about the 65th for my senior thesis in college and these resources helped me greatly . I wish the national infantry museum near fort benning Georgia and the 3rd ID museum in Stewart had more info on them. My Great Uncle’s service motivated me to join and still serve the US Army.

Look forward on submitting my uncle’s pics soon to share with all . Thank you

I am a second cousin to
Name: Pedro A Deniza
Birth Date: 1932
Race: Caucasian (insular Puerto Rican) (White)
Home State: Puerto Rico
Casualty Date: 11 Aug 1952
Casualty Country: North Korea Sector
Casualty Type:Killed in Action OR Missing in Action, KIA
Group: KIA or Missing in Action, KIA
Branch: Infantry
Component: USA – RA (Reg Army)
Rank: Private 1st Class
Pay Grade: Private First Class
Disposed Date: 11 Aug 1952
Disposed Place: North Korea
Organization: In Div – 3rd
Element Sequence: Cv Div Cav Regt Inf
Unit #: 0065
Light infantrymen
He was buried in Adjuntas P.R.
Would like to know if there exist a military picture of him as in a military yearbook.
Thank you in advance
Lillian Deniza -Vazquez

Editor’s Note:  We do not have a photograph of Pedro A. Deniza.  As far as we know, the military does not have a photo database of every single soldier that served.  But we are always posting new photos on a regular basis and maybe in the future, there might be one for Pedro.  Photos are usually submitted by veterans or their families and sometimes they can identify others who appear in a group shot.  Or sometimes we obtain photos from other sources and they are identified by name.  I’m sorry we can’t be of more help to you.  We suggest you check with family members to see if anyone has a photo of him.  May he rest in peace.

Muchas bendiciones para todos los héroes que están en estos momentos pasando por momentos muy difíciles,pues yo tengo un padrino que falleció muchos años en él se llama Daniel Santiago pues él estuvo en la guerra de Corea y yo cuando era pequeña que lo veía llegar sufría mucho al verlo porque a veces llegaba bien otro veces venía muy enfermo, pues así tenía que continuar sus viajes,pues al final llegó muy mal con una pierna muy herida y tuvo que retirarse Pero él fue un gran héroe que estoy muy orgullosa de que mi padrino fuera también parte de estos héroes,muchas bendiciones para todos y me más respeto que Dios los bendiga grandemente a todos que Dios ponga sus manos protectoras para que los cuide amén el señor esté con todos ustedes..🙏🙏