![]() ![]() President Barack Obama awarded the Medal of Honor to 17 Hispanics on a Main a ceremony in the White House. Navy to receive the Medal of Honor and in 1900, Private France Silva became the first person of Hispanic descent in the U.S. In 1864, Seaman John Ortega became the first Hispanic member of the U.S. Corporal De Castro was a member of the Massachusetts Infantry, a militia that was not part of the "regular" army however, Private David Bennes Barkley was a member of the regular army during World War I and has been recognized as the Army's first Hispanic Medal of Honor recipient. De Castro of the Union Army for his actions at Gettysburg, Pennsylvania on July 3, 1863, during the American Civil War and the most recent recipient is Sergeant First Class Leroy Petry for his actions in Afghanistan. The first recipient was Corporal Joseph H. Forty-two Medals of Honor were presented posthumously. Of the sixty-one Medals of Honor presented to Hispanics, two were presented to members of the United States Navy, thirteen to members of the United States Marine Corps and forty-six to members of the United States Army. Sixty-one (61) men of Hispanic heritage have been awarded the Medal of Honor. Due to the nature of this medal, it is commonly presented posthumously. The recipient must have distinguished themselves at the risk of their own life above and beyond the call of duty in action against an enemy of the United States. The Medal of Honor was introduced during the American Civil War and is the highest military decoration presented by the United States government to a member of its armed forces. Reverse of the Medal of Honor awarded to Seaman John Ortega ![]()
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