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Hctor SantiagoColn is one of nine Puerto Ricans who have been posthumously presented with the Medal of Honor, the highest military decoration awarded by the United States. His actions on June 28, 1968 during the Vietnam War saved the lives of his comrades.

SantiagoColn was one of twelve siblings born to Pablo Santiago and Petronila Coln in Salinas, Puerto Rico. There he received his primary and secondary education. In 1960 his family moved to the United States and lived in New York City. After living in the city for a short time, SantiagoColn decided that he wanted to be part of the NYPD , however, at the time, in order to become a member of the NYPD you had to be a veteran. SantiagoColon then volunteered to join the United States Army. He was engaged to be married to his elementary school sweatheart at the time. After completing his basic training, he was assigned to a unit stationed in the Republic of Vietnam.

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