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]
Miguel de la Peña
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| Born | (1919-02-17)February 17, 1919 San Antonio |
| Died | September 16, 2012(2012-09-16) (aged 93) San Antonio |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Service/ | Army |
| Rank | Lieutenant Colonel |
| Unit | United States Special Forces |
| Battles/wars | World War II |
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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