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  1. Richard Edward Cavazos (January 31, 1929 – October 29, 2017) was a United States Army 4-star general. He was a Korean War recipient of the Distinguished Service Cross as a first lieutenant and advanced in rank to become the United States Army's first Hispanic four-star general.

  2. May 11, 2023 · He retired from the Army in 1984 after 33 years of service. Cavazos’ selflessness and bravery in putting the safety of his fellow Soldiers first earned him a place in history as...

  3. Oct 29, 2017 · Richard E. Cavazos passed away in 2017 at the age of 88 due to complications from Alzheimers. Upon the news of his death, countless Soldiers paid tribute to the man who helped shape today’s Army.

  4. (Army) The man who became the Army’s first Hispanic four-star general died on Sunday. Richard Edward Cavazos, 88, died in the Army Residence Community in San Antonio, Texas, according to...

  5. Oct 31, 2017 · Gen. Richard Cavazos, the first Hispanic four-star general in the U.S. Army and one of its most highly decorated veterans, died Sunday in San Antonio after a long struggle with Alzheimer’s disease. He was 88.

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  6. Oct 8, 2022 · The new name will honor Gen. Richard Cavazos, who is noted for his leadership during the Korean War, when he earned the Silver Star and Distinguished Service Cross for leading the Puerto Rican ...

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  8. May 9, 2023 · Traffic flows past a welcome sign at Fort Hood, which is being renamed in honor of Richard Edward Cavazos, the Army's first Hispanic four-star general.

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