Miguel de la Peña
Born(1919-02-17)February 17, 1919
San Antonio
DiedSeptember 16, 2012(2012-09-16) (aged 93)
San Antonio
AllegianceUnited States
Service/branchArmy
RankLieutenant Colonel
UnitUnited States Special Forces
Battles/warsWorld War II

Lieutenant Colonel Miguel de la Peña (February 17, 1919 in San Antonio – September 16, 2012 in San Antonio) was a United States Army officer and one of the first American officers of Latino origins in the United States Special Forces.[1]

De la Peña joined the Army during World War II and fought from Normandy through to Czechoslovakia. He also fought in both the Korean War and Vietnam War. He retired from the Army in 1967.[1]

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References

  • San Antonio Express-News staff (September 19, 2012). "obituary: Miguel (Mike) de la Peña". San Antonio Express-News.

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