Artillery shells rained down on them during the daylight hours, and human waves of Chinese soldiers battered their lines at night. But Army Cpl. Emerito Bermudez and others in the 65th Infantry Regiment - the "Borinqueneers" from Puerto Rico - stood their ground during the Korean War, garnering a reputation as fierce fighters. Read more at http://www.philly.com/philly/news/new_jersey/20140721_Regiment_receives_long-delayed_honor.html#QHUZphk1A1l4uHhH.99
Honours for Anglos in the war...Yeah like that headline would ever be written. We just had a day to remember and celebrate Australian Aboriginals in WW2...why make it a race thing? We have ANZAC day...ALL who served and fell should be remembered.
I agree with Gordon. I am glad that these men are being recognized. However, I look forward to the day when, as a society, we measure people solely by their character.