Ruben Espinoza Navarro
Era | Vietnam War |
---|---|
Branch | U.S. Army |
Rank | Specialist |
Military Decorations | Bronze Star |
Wall | DD |
Wall Side | 1 |
Row | 2 |
Plaque Number | 34 |
Ruben served with the 199th Infantry Brigade, 4th Battalion, 12th Infantry as an M-16 rifleman. The unit operated in Tay Nihn and Bihn Thuy province within the Iron Triangle. He was later transferred to the 4th Infantry Division locaed in An Khe where he remained for about a month. He was them transferred to the 1st Cavalry Division where he completed his tour in Vietnam. During his time in Vietnam, he was engaged in heavy firefights and earned the Bronze Star for his bravery and dedication to his mission and his fellow soldiers.