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Regiment, 3d Infantry Division. First Lieutenant Cavazos distinguished himself by extraordinary heroism in action against enemy aggressor forces in the vicinity of Sagimak, Korea, on the night of 14 June 1953. On that date, Lieutenant Cavazos led his men in a raid on the entrenched enemy upon whom heavy casualties were inflicted. When a heavy barrage was laid on the position by the enemy, Lieutenant Cavazos withdrew the company and regrouped his men. Lieutenant Cavazos three times led the company through the heavy barrage in assaults on the enemy position, each time destroying vital enemy equipment and personnel. When the United Nations element was ordered to withdraw, Lieutenant Cavazos remained alone on the enemy outpost to search the area for missing men. Exposed to heavy hostile fire, Lieutenant Cavazos located five men who had been wounded in the action. He evacuated them, one at a time, to a point on the reverse slope of the hill from which they could be removed to the safety of the friendly lines. Lieutenant Cavazos then made two more trips between the United Nations position and the enemy-held hill searching for casualties and evacuating scattered groups of men who had become confused. Not until he was assured that the hill was cleared did he allow treatment of his own wounds sustained during the action.
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directing a counterattack. As the Viet Cong broke contact and fled to their fortified positions on the hillside, Colonel Cavazos called for air strikes and artillery fire on the crest and forward slopes of the hill in order to cut off the insurgents' line of retreat. When the fighting reached such close quarters that supporting fire could no longer be used, he completely disregarded his own safety and personally led a determined assault on the enemy positions. The assault was carried out with such force and aggressiveness that the Viet Cong were overrun and fled their trenches. Colonel Cavazos then directed artillery fire on the hilltop, and the insurgents were destroyed as they ran. His brilliant leadership in the face of grave danger resulted in maximum enemy casualties and the capture of many hostile weapons. Lieutenant Colonel Cavazos' extraordinary heroism and devotion to duty were in keeping with the highest traditions of the military service and reflect great credit upon himself, his unit, and the United States Army.
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On February 25, 1953, Cavazos's Company E was attacked by the enemy. During the fight against a numerically superior enemy force, Cavazos distinguished himself and received the Silver Star for his actions. His company was able to emerge victorious from the battle. On June 14, 1953, Cavazos again
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The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Richard E. Cavazos (O-64593), First Lieutenant (Infantry), U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy of the United Nations while as Company Commander of Company E, 2d Battalion, 65th Infantry
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battalion in well-entrenched positions on the slope of a hill. Colonel Cavazos immediately led his other elements forward and engaged the enemy forces as they began assaulting the company. Constantly exposed to savage hostile fire and shrapnel from exploding grenades, he moved among his troops
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is to inspire service members from diverse communities by giving military facilities "proud new names that are rooted in their local communities and that honor American heroes whose valor, courage, and patriotism exemplify the very best of the United States military."
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The Distinguished Service Cross (First Oak Leaf Cluster) is presented to Richard E. Cavazos, Lieutenant Colonel (Infantry), U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations involving conflict with an armed hostile force in the
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On December 17, 1967, per General Orders No. 6479, Lieutenant Colonel Cavazos was awarded his second Distinguished Service Cross for his actions on October 30, 1967. His citation reads:
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On September 10, 1953, per General Orders No. 832, Cavazos was awarded the Distinguished Service Cross for his actions during the Korean War. His citation reads:
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In 1982, Cavazos again made military history by being appointed the army's first Hispanic four-star general. The same year, Cavazos assumed command of the
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In 1976, Cavazos became the first Hispanic to reach the rank of brigadier general in the United States Army. In 1980, he became commander of III Corps.
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in October 1967, his unit was able to repulse the enemy. For his valiant leadership at Loc Ninh, he was awarded a second Distinguished Service Cross.
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distinguished himself during an attack on Hill 142, and was awarded the Distinguished Service Cross for his heroic actions on that day.
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to reach the rank of brigadier general in the United States Army. Cavazos served for 33 years, with his final command as head of the
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After Vietnam, Cavazos served as commander of the 2nd Brigade, 1st Infantry Division, and commander, 9th Infantry Division.
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On June 17, 1984, after thirty-three years of distinguished service, General Cavazos retired from the United States Army.
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directed the removal of names that "honor or commemorate the Confederate States of America." A goal of the
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ordered the renaming on October 6, 2022. The re-designation as Fort Cavazos occurred on May 9, 2023.
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Cavazos died at the age of 88 in San Antonio on October 29, 2017, due to complications of
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On May 25, 2022, the Naming Commission recommended that Fort Hood be renamed to
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In 1985, Cavazos was appointed to the Chemical Warfare Review Committee by
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Cavazos, the Army’s first Hispanic four-star general, dies in S.A. at 88
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Cavazos's military awards include two Distinguished Service Crosses,
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Recipients of the Distinguished Service Cross (United States)
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United States Army Command and General Staff College alumni
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Implementation of the Naming Commission's Recommendations
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Fort Hood Sentinel ( Nov 9, 2017) Gen. Richard E. Cavazos
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program. He received further military education at the
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Distinguished Service Cross citation (second award)
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He earned a Bachelor of Science degree in 252:(January 31, 1929 – October 29, 2017) was a 310: 890:U.S. Good Conduct Medal and Service Medals 31: 1683: 1564:Villahermosa, Gilberto (September 2002). 1390:ordered the renaming on October 6, 2022. 1365: 563: 438:, became commander of the 1st Battalion, 299:recommended that Fort Hood be renamed to 2093:Order of National Security Merit members 1435: 1433: 1431: 1111:Vietnam Army Distinguished Service Order 596:of National Infantry Association, 1991. 359:. He received basic officer training at 343:and was a distinguished graduate of the 2048:University of Texas at Arlington alumni 1911:. GoArmy.com, U.S. Army. Archived from 1776: 1774: 1749:"Cavazos, Richard E. (Second Citation)" 1566:"America's Hispanics in America's Wars" 1537: 1980: 1719:"Cavazos, Richard E. 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Kingsville, Texas
San Antonio, Texas
Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery
United States Army
General
United States Army Forces Command
III Corps
9th Infantry Division
2nd Brigade, 1st Infantry Division
1st Battalion, 18th Infantry Regiment
Korean War
Vietnam War
Operation Urgent Fury
Distinguished Service Cross
Army Distinguished Service Medal
Silver Star
Defense Superior Service Medal
Legion of Merit
Distinguished Flying Cross
Bronze Star Medal
Purple Heart
Alma mater
Texas Tech University
BS
Texas Tech University Board of Regents
United States Army
Korean War
Distinguished Service Cross
first lieutenant

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