Gonzalo H. Villasenor
Specialist Four
CRIP PLT, HHC, 1ST BN, 5TH INFANTRY, 25TH INF DIV, USARV Army of the United States Fort Worth, Texas August 20, 1949 to April 11, 1969 GONZALO H VILLASENOR is on the Wall at Panel W27, Line 57 |
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Gonzalo Villasenor was with his good friend Martin Lechuga on April 11, 1969. As their platoon moved forward, a firefight ensued. Chalo as our family called him, Poncho to his unit, pressed forward. As he and Martin were laying down fire, Chalo was wounded. Martin, as a result, went to his aid, what a hero! Martin placed himself in the field of fire, to help my uncle! I can't think of any words that will do justice to express how proud I am of these two men! They are my HEROES!
From Chalo Villasenor's nephew, |
I too am a Villasenor, but I do not know if we are related. For the past two years I have been wearing a KIA bracelet with the name Gonzalo H. Villasenor. I have always wondered exactly who this man was. Now that I do know how he died I am even prouder to be wearing his name on my wrist every day. I was just wondering if there was a way to thank the family members in his honor.
From one who wears his bracelet, |
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