Warfoto.com – Sgt. William Heller's World War II Memoirs – 3rd Infantry Division 1943-1945
Puerto Ricos 65th Infantry Regiment U.S. Army
Description: 65th Infantry Regiment, the casualty and medal lists, Regimental History, Korean War News, photos, and current events. ,video honoring the 65th.
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Welcome to the Borinqueneers Website! The 65th Infantry Regiment, comprised primarily of Puerto Ricans, began as a volunteer regiment in 1899 and participated in WWI and WWII. It was during the Korean War, that they made their mark and saw extensive combat. In this website dedicated to their accomplishments, you will find their history, photographs, newspaper articles, listings of their many award recipients, and sadly, a listing of those who sacrificed their lives defending American ideals. As we
South Korea, Feb. 2, 1951
Puerto Rico's 65th U.S. Infantry Regiment. The battle portrayed in the painting was the last recorded battalion-sized bayonet attack by the U.S. Army. The painting by Dominic D'Andrea was done in 1992, was commissioned by the National Guard Heritage Foundation. Late January 1951 found them south of the Korean capital of Seoul, under orders to take two hills being held by the Chinese 149th Division. The assault began on January 31st, and took three days. On the morning of the third day the top of the hills
Warfoto.com – Sgt. William Heller's World War II Memoirs – 3rd Infantry Division 1943-1945
Puerto Ricos 65th Infantry Regiment U.S. Army