#VeteranOfTheDay Army Veteran Marcario García - VAntage Point

While serving with B Company near Grosshau, Germany, García was wounded when he single-handedly advanced on two German machine gun fortifications that halted his company’s advance. He refused to receive medical attention until the enemy threat was subdued. He also single-handedly killed six enemy soldiers, captured four others and dismantled the enemy fortifications with hand grenades. Only then did he receive medical treatment.

García received a Congressional Medal of Honor for his actions in Grosshau. He is the first Mexican national to receive the award. President Harry S. Truman presented the medal to García in August 1945 at the White House. He also received a Bronze Star, a Purple Heart, a Combat Infantryman’s Badge and a medal of Mérito Militar, a Mexican military medal similar to the Medal of Honor.

We Salute MoH recipient SSG Marcario Garcia for his gallantry and actions above and beyond the call of duty; he didn't have to act single handedly against the enemy, yet he did.