Juan César Cordero Dávila
| Juan César Cordero Dávila | |
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Major General Juan César Cordero Dávila
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| Born |
June 7, 1904 Carolina, Puerto Rico |
| Died | July 20, 1965 (aged 61) Puerto Rico |
| Place of burial | Puerto Rico National Cemetery in Bayamón, Puerto Rico |
| Allegiance |
 United States of America
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| Service/branch |
 Army National Guard
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| Years of service | 1925-1952 |
| Rank |
 Major General |
| Unit | 442nd Infantry Regiment |
| Commands held |
 65th Infantry, 3rd Infantry Division,Puerto Rico Adjutant General |
| Battles/wars |
World War II Korean war |
| Awards |
 Bronze Star
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Major General Juan César Cordero Dávila (June 7, 1904 – July 20, 1965), was the commanding officer of the 65th Infantry Regiment during the Korean War, rising to become one of the highest ranking ethnic officers in the United States Army.
His active military career began on June 1, 1942, when he was summoned to serve in World War II. On January 2, 1952, he was reassigned to Third Infantry Division took over the 65th, commanding them along a set of Korean and Belgium battalions and platoon from Luxembourg. He also served as an S-4 and as Executive Officer of the 65th. On July 20, 1965, Cordero died during an accident involving a plane.
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