Rafael Santiago-Cruz - Private First Class

Hometown:
Paterson
D.O.B.:
January 10, 1943
County:
Not Available
Rank:
Private First Class
Branch:
Army
Date of Casualty:

November 12, 1965

Casualty Status:
Killed In Action
Country of Incident:
South Vietnam

Rafael Santiago-Cruz was born on January 10, 1943. His home of record is Paterson, NJ.

He served in the US Army and attained the rank of Private First Class (PFC). He served with Alpha Company, 2nd Battalion, 2nd Infantry Regiment, 1st Infantry Division.

Santiago-Cruz was killed in action on November 12, 1965. He was awarded posthumously the Purple Heart, National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal, Republic of Vietnam Campaign Service Medal.

Information from NJVVMF and www.vvmf.org.
12/17/2024

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