Telesforo Trinidad
Template:Short description Script error: No such module "Infobox".Template:Template otherScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".Telesforo de la Cruz Trinidad[1] (November 25, 1890 – May 8, 1968) was a Filipino[2] fireman 2nd class in the United States Navy who received the Medal of Honor for actions in Mexican waters[3] near La Paz,[4] on board the USS San Diego on 21 January 1915.[5] He is the second service member, and first and so far only sailor of Asian descent to receive the award in peacetime.[6][7] Trinidad served during both World Wars before retiring to the Philippines and living on his pension.[8]
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Medal of Honor citation
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- List of Asian American Medal of Honor recipients
- List of Medal of Honor recipients in non-combat incidents
- Robert Webster Cary - Received Medal of Honor during the same incident
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- 1890 births
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