Jose lopez biography

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          José M. López

          Mexican World War II Medal of Honor recipient

          For the District of Columbia judge, see José M. López (judge).

          In this Spanish name, the first or paternal surname is Mendoza and the second or maternal family name is López.

          José Mendoza López

          Master Sergeant José M.

          López, Medal of Honor

          Born(1910-07-10)July 10, 1910
          Santiago Ihuitlán Plumas, Oaxaca[1]
          DiedMay 16, 2005(2005-05-16) (aged 94)
          San Antonio, Texas
          Place of burial

          Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery, San Antonio, Texas

          AllegianceUnited States of America
          Service / branchUnited States Army
          Years of service1942–1973
          RankMaster Sergeant
          Unit3rd Battalion, 23rd Infantry Regiment, U.S.

          2nd Infantry Division

          Battles / warsWorld War II
          *Battle of Normandy
          *Battle of the Bulge
          Korean War
          AwardsMedal of Honor
          Purple Heart

          José Mendoza López (July 10, 1910 – May 16, 2005) was a Mexican-born United States Army soldier