The Puerto Rican experience during World War II and the Korean War is not usually studied in Middle School Social Studies classrooms. The Borinqueneers or the sixty fifth infantry were involved in Europe during World War II and Seoul during the Korean War.
When the Korean War began sixty one thousand soldiers from Puerto Rico (almost all volunteers) signed up to support the war effort. The Borinqueneers were sent straight to the front lines within two months of the start of the war and remained in Korea for years. In January 1951 they successfully overthrew armies to control important mountain tops in Seoul. Seven hundred and forty seven were killed in action and one hundred and twenty five silver stars were awarded to this unit.
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