Telesforo Trinidad

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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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