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Full Name:<\/strong> Salvador J. Lara<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Born:<\/strong> July 11, 1920<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Died<\/strong>:<\/strong> September 1, 1945<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Hometown<\/strong>:<\/strong> Riverside, California<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Job <\/strong>before<\/strong> the <\/strong>Army<\/strong>:<\/strong> Citrus production worker<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Unit:<\/strong> 180th Infantry Regiment, 45th Infantry Division<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Why Medal of Honor:<\/strong> Exceptional bravery during combat in Italy (May 27\u201328, 1944) \u2022Burial Place:<\/strong> Lorraine American Cemetery, Saint\u2011Avold, France<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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<\/figure>\nSalvador J. Lara was born on July 11, 1920, in Riverside, California, in the Casa Blanca neighborhood. Before joining the U.S. Army, he worked in citrus production to support his family. He served as a Private First Class in the 180th Infantry Regiment, 45th Infantry Division during World War II.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
He received the Medal of Honor for his extraordinary heroism on May 27\u201328, 1944, near Aprilia, Italy. During these two days, Lara led multiple attacks against enemy positions. He destroyed machine\u2011gun nests, forced enemy soldiers to surrender, and continued fighting even after being seriously wounded in the leg. His actions allowed his unit to advance and capture their objective. His courage went far beyond the call of duty.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Salvador Lara died on September 1, 1945, at the<\/strong> age of 25. He is buried at the Lorraine American Cemetery in Saint\u2011Avold, France. Today, he is remembered as a brave young soldier who sacrificed his life for freedom.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Article r\u00e9dig\u00e9 par Biram Mashid et Th\u00e9o Bertheau<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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