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GA HR1559
Resolution
Status
Passed
2/24/2014
Primary Sponsor
Pedro Marin
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AI Summary
- Georgia House Resolution 1559, introduced by Representative Marin of the 96th district, commends the 65th Infantry Regiment, known as the Borinqueneers, for their service during World War I, World War II, and the Korean War
- The 65th Infantry Regiment was established by an act of Congress in 1899 and was composed entirely of Puerto Rican soldiers; more than 100,000 Borinqueneers served across three wars under the motto "Honor Et Fidelitas"
- The regiment carried out the last military regimental bayonet assault in U.S. Army history in early 1951 in Korea, with two battalions charging uphill to overrun and overtake enemy positions
- As the last segregated unit in the U.S. Armed Forces, the regiment earned two Presidential Unit Commendations, an Army Superior Award, a Navy Unit Citation, two Republic of Korea Presidential Unit Citations, and the Bravery Gold Medal of Greece
- Individual members collectively received 10 Service Crosses, 258 Silver Stars, 628 Bronze Stars, and 2,700 Purple Hearts
Legislative Description
65th Infantry Regiment; commend
Last Action
House Read and Adopted
2/24/2014
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