Ishmael Velasquez

Ishmael Velasquez
Era Korean War
Branch U.S. Army
Rank Master Sergeant
Military Decorations Awards for Valor or Meritorious Service
Purple Heart
Silver Star
Wall C
Wall Side 3
Row 3
Plaque Number 34

Other MEDALS-RIBBONS: Meritorious Service, Air Medal, Commendation w/1 Cluster, Good Conduct (6 awards), Occupation, National Defense Service w/1 Star, Vietnam Service w/3 Stars, Vietnam Gallantry Cross w/Silver Star, Vietnam Campaign, Army Presidential Unit Citation, Valorous Unit Award, Vietnam Gallantry Cross Unit Citation

Ismael served two tours in Vietnam and in various capacities: Combat soldier, advisor to Vietnamese forces, and in Intelligence seeking target information.

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