A Mission soldier on a “suicidal” mission in Germany unwittingly became a part of history – Rio Grande Valley, Texas From: themonitor.com
Tagged: TexasPosted on: May 27th, 2008
Since the U.S. Medal of Honor’s establishment in 1861, Congress and presidents of the United States have awarded the citation to more than 3,440 soldiers, sailors, airmen, Marines, and Coast Guardsmen.
It is the highest honor a service member can receive after time on a battle front.
Only three have been awarded to men either born or raised in the Rio Grande Valley – Jose M. Lopez of Mission; William “Billy” Harrell of Mercedes; and Alfredo “Freddy” Gonzalez of Edinburg.
Each served his country with extraordinary gallantry and is remembered for going above and beyond the call of duty.
Lopez’s story follows. Harrell‘s and Gonzalez‘s stories can be found exclusively at www.themonitor.com.”*
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