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  • Luis R. Esteves
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  • Major General Luis R. Esteves (1893 – March 12, 1958) was the first Puerto Rican and the first Hispanic to graduate from the United States Military Academy (West Point), and the founder of the Puerto Rico National Guard.
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Unit
  • U.S. Army 23rd Infantry Battalion
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serviceyears
  • 1915
Birth Date
  • 1893
Commands
  • Puerto Rico National Guard
Branch
  • 25
death place
  • San Juan, Puerto Rico
Name
  • Luis R. Esteves Völckers
Caption
  • Major General Luis R. Esteves
Birth Place
  • Aguadilla, Puerto Rico
death date
  • 1958-03-12
Rank
  • 50
  • Major General
Image size
  • 150
Allegiance
  • United States of America
Battles
  • "Pancho Villa Incident"
laterwork
  • Esteves authored two books: "Los Barrabases" and "¡Los Soldados Son Así".
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  • Major General Luis R. Esteves (1893 – March 12, 1958) was the first Puerto Rican and the first Hispanic to graduate from the United States Military Academy (West Point), and the founder of the Puerto Rico National Guard.