Join us as we delve into the remarkable story of Staff Sergeant Marcario Garcia, a true American hero and the first Mexican immigrant to be awarded the Medal of Honor. From his humble beginnings in Mexico to the intense battlegrounds of World War II, Garcia's journey is one of selfless valor, unwavering courage, and breaking barriers. Discover the gripping details of his heroic actions where he faced two machine guns alone to save his comrades.
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📚 Sources:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marcario_Garc%C3%ADa
https://news.va.gov/103159/veteranoftheday-army-veteran-marcario-garcia/
https://www.army.mil/article/210759/soldier_mexican_immigrant_earned_medal_of_honor_during_wwii
https://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/marcario-garcia-first-mexican-national-to-receive-us-medal-of-honor
https://www.cmohs.org/recipients/marcario-garcia
https://www.armyupress.army.mil/Journals/NCO-Journal/Archives/2013/November/11-14-this-month-in-nco-history/
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