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| | Euripides Rubio |
 | | Euripides Rubio (March 1, 1938-November 8, 1966) born in Ponce,Puerto Rico was a member of the U.S. Army, HandH Co., 1st Battalion, 28th Infantry, 1st Infantry Division,RVN. |
 | | Despite his several wounds, Capt. Rubio scooped up the grenade, ran through the deadly hail of fire to within 20 meters of the enemy position and hurled the alrady smoking grenade into the midst of the enemy before he fell for the final time. |
 | | Rubio's singularly heroic act turned the tide of the battle, and for his extaordinary leadership and valor, he was awarded the Medal of Honor. |
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