EURIPIDES RUBIO JR
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HONORED ON PANEL 12E, LINE 44 OF THE WALL

EURIPIDES RUBIO JR

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EURIPIDES RUBIO JR

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12E/44

DATE OF BIRTH

03/01/1938

CASUALTY PROVINCE

PR & MR UNKNOWN

DATE OF CASUALTY

11/08/1966

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POSTED ON 10.18.2023
POSTED BY: john fabris

honoring a medal of honor recipient

Thank you for your service to our country so long ago sir. Your Medal of Honor citation attests to your courage and devotion to your fellow soldiers. As long as you are remembered you will remain in our hearts forever….
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POSTED ON 2.18.2023
POSTED BY: ANON

Burial Information

CAPT Euripides Rubio Jr. is buried in Section HSA-5 of the Puerto Rico National Cemetery in Bayamon, PR.

Your sacrifice is not forgotten.

HOOAH
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POSTED ON 10.24.2021
POSTED BY: Lucy Micik

Thank You

Dear Cap, Euripides Rubio, Thank you for your service as an Airborne Qualified Infantry Unit Commander and for receiving the MEDAL OF HONOR. Your 55th anniversary is soon, sad. Saying thank you isn't enough, but it is from the heart. Another Halloween is soon Time moves quickly. Please watch over America, it stills needs your strength, courage, guidance and faithfulness, especially now. Rest in peace with the angels.
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POSTED ON 11.8.2019
POSTED BY: A Grateful Vietnam Veteran

Medal of Honor

CITATION:
The President of the United States of America, in the name of Congress, takes pride in presenting the Medal of Honor (Posthumously) to Captain Euripides Rubio United States Army, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty while serving with Headquarters & Headquarters Company, 1st Battalion, 28th Infantry Regiment, 1st Infantry Division, in action against enemy aggressor forces at Tay Ninh Province, Republic of Vietnam, on 8 November 1966. Captain Rubio, Infantry, was serving as communications officer, 1st Battalion, when a numerically superior enemy force launched a massive attack against the battalion defense position. Intense enemy machinegun fire raked the area while mortar rounds and rifle grenades exploded within the perimeter. Leaving the relative safety of his post, Captain Rubio received two serious wounds as he braved the withering fire to go to the area of most intense action where he distributed ammunition, re-established positions and rendered aid to the wounded. Disregarding the painful wounds, he unhesitatingly assumed command when a rifle company commander was medically evacuated. Captain Rubio was wounded a third time as he selflessly exposed himself to the devastating enemy fire to move among his men to encourage them to fight with renewed effort. While aiding the evacuation of wounded personnel, he noted that a smoke grenade which was intended to mark the Viet Cong position for air strikes had fallen dangerously close to the friendly lines. Captain Rubio ran to reposition the grenade but was immediately struck to his knees by enemy fire. Despite his several wounds, Captain Rubio scooped up the grenade, ran through the deadly hail of fire to within 20 meters of the enemy position and hurled the already smoking grenade into the midst of the enemy before he fell for the final time. Using the repositioned grenade as a marker, friendly air strikes were directed to destroy the hostile positions. Captain Rubio's singularly heroic act turned the tide of battle, and his extraordinary leadership and valor were a magnificent inspiration to his men. His remarkable bravery and selfless concern for his men are in keeping with the highest traditions of the military service and reflect great credit on Captain Rubio and the United States Army.
See https://valor.militarytimes.com/hero/840
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POSTED ON 2.29.2016
POSTED BY: Bob Ahles, Vietnam Vet, St. Cloud, MN

Peace with Honor

You were one of the brave that answered the call. You honored us by your service and sacrifice. We now honor you each time we stand and sing the words “THE LAND OF THE FREE AND THE HOME OF THE BRAVE”. Rest in Peace and Honor Euripides.
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