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United States Navy Medal of Honor recipient
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Place of birth
New Washington, Aklan, Western Visayas, Philippines
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Philippines
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77 years
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Biography
Telesforo de la Crux Trinidad (November 25, 1890 – May 8, 1968) was a Filipino fireman 2nd class in the United States Navy who received the Medal of Honor for actions, in Mexican waters near La Paz, on board the USS San Diego on 21 January 1915. He was the second service member, and first and so far the only sailor of Asian descent to receive the award.
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Rank and organization: Fireman Second Class, U.S. Navy. Born: 25 November 1890, New Washington Capiz, Philippine Islands. Accredited to: Philippine Islands. G.O. No.: 142, 1 April 1915.
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