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  Euripides Rubio - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Euripides Rubio (March 1, 1938 – November 8, 1966), born in Ponce, Puerto Rico, was a United States Army captain who was posthumously awarded the United States' highest military decoration for valor — the Medal of Honor for actions during the Vietnam War.
Rubio's singularly heroic act turned the tide of the battle, and for his extaordinary leadership and valor, he was posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor.
Rubio was wounded a third time as he selflessly exposed himself to the devastating enemy fire to move among his men to encourage them to fight with renewed effort.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Euripides_Rubio   (742 words)

  
 FrontPage magazine.com   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
Rubio, Infantry, was serving as communications officer, 1st Battalion, when a numerically superior enemy force launched a massive attack against the battalion defense position.
Rubio was wounded a third time as he selflessly exposed himself to the devastating enemy fire to move among his men to encourage them to fight with renewed effort.
Rubio's singularly heroic act turned the tide of battle, and his extraordinary leadership and valor were a magnificent inspiration to his men.
www.frontpagemag.com /GoPostal/commentdetail.asp?ID=13255&commentID=313593   (698 words)

  
 Euripides Rubio, CPT, Army, Ponce PR, 08Nov66 12E044 - The Virtual Wall®
Captain Rubio was wounded a third time as he selflessly exposed himself to the devastating enemy fire to move among his men to encourage them to fight with renewed effort.
Despite his several wounds, Captain Rubio scooped up the grenade, ran through the deadly hail of fire to within 20 meters of the enemy position and hurled the already smoking grenade into the midst of the enemy before he fell for the final time.
Captain Rubio's singularly heroic act turned the tide of battle, and his extraordinary leadership and valor were a magnificent inspiration to his men.
www.virtualwall.org /dr/RubioEx01a.htm   (550 words)

  
 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.
www.askfactmaster.com /Euripides_Rubio   (303 words)

  
 PUERTO RICO HERALD: Profile: Euripides Rubio   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
Euripides Rubio was awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor.
Rubio's efforts during the Vietnam War reflect not only his dedication to his country, but his commitment to the men he commanded.
Captain Rubio intended to avert an unnecessary tragedy and ran to reposition the grenade.
www.puertorico-herald.org /issues/vol3n39/ProfileRubio-en.shtml   (625 words)

  
 Euripides info here at en.38of100b.info   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
A new translation of Euripides’ Medea, bearing a CC license Celia Luschnig has produced a new translation of the Medea as part of the Diotima anthology.
Euripides is known primarily for having reshaped the formal structure of traditional Attic tragedy by showing strong women characters and smart slaves, and by satirizing many heroes of Greek mythology.
Euripides' final competition in Athens was in 408 BCE; there is a story that he left Athens embittered over his defeats.
en.38of100b.info /Euripides   (1107 words)

  
 Euripides Rubio
Capt. Rubio was well liked by the men who served with him and quite an inspiring leader.
Myself, one of thirteen platoon leaders in his company, and his XO volunteered for Nam in late July '65 to join the 1st Cav which was then prepering its deplaoyment for overseas sevice in combat.
I reckon my point is that his inspiration got us into the thickest fighting and most of us paid the price it for willingly just as he did and none of us begrudge him anything and least of all the recognition for his example.
www.mishalov.com /Rubio.html   (647 words)

  
 Euripides Definition / Euripides Research   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
He is known as the second, chronologically, of the three great Greek tragedians; Sophocles was several decades younger than Aeschylus and a decade or so older than Euripides, and was often in competition with both in dramatic contests....
It is rumored that he additionally had a daughter, but she was killed after a rabid dog attacked her.
Euripides is the relationship between gender and social order.
www.elresearch.com /Euripides   (371 words)

  
 History for Co C 382nd MP BN
Rubio was a 2nd Lt. with Co "C" 382nd MP BN when I was there during my tour of duty 1959-1961.
I remember when he was highlighted on Walter Cronkites CBS evening news when Capt. Rubio was cited for the Medal of Honor.
Capt. Rubio, Infantry, was serving as communications officer, 1st Battalion, when a numerically superior enemy force launched a massive attack against the battalion defense position.
www.military.com /HomePage/UnitPageHistory/1,13506,734264|790705,00.html   (390 words)

  
 Euripides (c.485-406 BC) : Library of Congress Citations   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
Title: The complete Greek drama; all the extant tragedies of Aeschylus, Sophocles and Euripides, and the comedies of Aristophanes and Menander, in a variety of translations, edited by Whitney J. Oates and Eugene O'Neill, jr.
The plays of Euripides, translated into English prose by E. Coleridge.--The plays of Aristophanes, translated into English verse by B. Rogers.
Author: Verrall, A. (Arthur Woollgar), 1851 Title: Euripides the rationalist: a study in the history of art and religion.
www.mala.bc.ca /~mcneil/cit/citlceuri1.htm   (1239 words)

  
 28th Infantry Medal of Honor Recipients
Leaving the relative safety of his post, Capt. Rubio received two serious wounds as he braved the withering fire to go to the area of the most intense action where he redistributed ammunition, re-established positions and rendered aid to the wounded.
While aiding the evacuation of wounded personnel, he noted that a smoke grenade which was intended to mark the enemy position for air strikes had fallen dangerously close to the friendly lines.
His remarkable bravery and selfless concern for his men are in keeping with the highest traditions of the military service and reflect great credit upon Capt. Rubio and the U.S. Army.
www.28thinfantry.org /moh.htm   (2195 words)

  
 American Veterans Committee for Puerto Rico Self-Determination - History   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
In all, three Puerto Ricans won the Medal of Honor during this conflict, Euripedes Rubio, Carlos James Lozada, and Hector Santiago-Colón.
Euripides Rubio, Carlos James Losada, and Hector Santiago-Colón receive the Congressional Medal of Honor.
Puerto Ricans are among the 20,000 Hispanic Americans deployed in the Persian Gulf for Operations Desert Shield and Desert Storm.
www.veteransforpr.com /history.htm   (671 words)

  
 HispanicOnline - Hispanic Heritage Plaza 2002
Citation: For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty.
Capt. Rubio's singularly heroic act turned the tide of battle, and his extraordinary leadership and valor were a magnificent inspiration to his men.
A new generation carries on a proud military tradition
www.hispaniconline.com /hh02/history_heritage_hisp_medal_of_honor_rubio.html   (350 words)

  
 HispanicVista Columnists
On November 8, 1966, Captain Euripides Rubio, a native of Ponce, was serving with the 1st Battalion, 28th Infantry, when he assumed command of a rifle company that was under attack from a numerically superior enemy force.
Disregarding his own multiple wounds, Captain Rubio distributed ammunition and aided in the evacuation of his men.
Under fire from the enemy, Rubio succeeded in strategically placing a smoke grenade (used by bomber pilots to locate enemy positions) behind enemy lines.
www.hispanicvista.com /hvc/Opinion/Guest_Columns/122004schmal.htm   (1771 words)

  
 PUERTO RICO HERALD: Fort Buchanan minimally impacted by BRAC military closings   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
The Pentagon recommended closing the U.S. Army National Guard Reserve Center in Humacao and Lavergne U.S. Army Reserve Center in Bayamón, whose operations may be transferred to Ceiba and Fort Buchanan, respectively.
For realignment, Aguadilla’s Ramey U.S. Army Reserve Center / BMA-126 and Puerto Nuevo’s Camp Eurípides Rubio appear on the list.
Fort Buchanan’s U.S. Army Contracting Agency for the Southern Hemisphere Region is also scheduled for realignment and transfer to Fort Houston, Texas.
www.puertorico-herald.org /issues2/2005/vol09n20/CBFortBuch.shtml   (605 words)

  
 Military history of Puerto Rico - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Four Puerto Ricans were awarded the Medal of Honor:
On November 8, 1966, Captain Euripides Rubio was mortally wounded at Tay Ninh Province, but was able to place a smoke grenade behind enemy lines, saving the lives of his comrades and turning the tide of the battle.
On November 20, 1967, Private First Class Carlos Lozada was mortally wounded at Dak To, while providing machine gun cover for his battalion.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Military_history_of_Puerto_Rico   (7750 words)

  
 BLhistory
Subsequently the Army has issued a presumptive finding of death, in all three cases.
Two members of the 1st Bn, 1LT Gary L. Miller of Co A and CPT Euripides Rubio of HHC; and one from the 2nd Bn, 2LT Robert J. Hibbs of Co B were awarded the Medal of Honor, all posthumously, for their heroism during the war in Vietnam.
Early 1970 saw the end of the participation of the 1st and 2nd Battalions of the 28th Infantry in Vietnam.
www.coachwyatt.com /blhistory.htm   (1397 words)

  
 Black Lion History   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
After almost 5 years of combat in South Vietnam, the colors of both BNs were re-deployed to Fort Riley.
Two members of the 1st BN, 1LT Gary L. Miller of Co A and CPT Euripides Rubio of HHC were awarded the Medal of Honor, both posthumously, for their heroism.
Medal of Honor Recipient Captain Euripides Rubio [PDF]
www.riley.army.mil /view/article.asp?id=636-2005-12-02-59091-32   (412 words)

  
 Puerto Rican Artist Elizabeth Erazo Baez - Baez Fine Art
Admiral Hernandez was a Naval Aviator and the only Puerto Rican to command an aircraft carrier, the USS John F. Kennedy, a Carrier Battle Group and subsequently the U.S. Third Fleet.
Other honorees were Victor Santiago-Colon, Specialist Fourth Class, U.S. Army• Fernando Luis Garcia, Private First Class, U.S. Marine Corps• Carlos James Lozada, Private First Class, U.S. Army • Euripides Rubio, Captain, U.S. Army.
The GALA took place June 8, 2002 at the Radisson Mart Plaza Hotel, Miami, Florida.
www.baezfineart.com /RaulJuliaGala.htm   (510 words)

  
 The Puerto Rican: Soldiers
Of course, wanting to make sure that Puerto Ricans were represented, I searched for Puerto Rican soldiers, but found none.
When I returned home, I made sure to send the photos and citations of the three Puerto Rican Medal of Honor recipients who died in Vietnam: Euripides Rubio, Hector Santiago-Colon and Carlos J. Lozada.
If you are ever in the Taos area, please make sure to visit this touching memorial.
prsoldier.com /news_june2001.html   (1772 words)

  
 Let Puerto Rico Decide: State of New Mexico
WHEREAS, since 1917, more than two hundred thousand United States citizens from Puerto Rico have served valiantly in every war and armed conflict in which our nation has fought in defense of American democratic principles and self-determination; and
WHEREAS, four heroic Puerto Ricans, Hector Santiago-Colon, Euripides Rubio, Carlos James Lozada and Louis Fernando Garcia, have been awarded the congressional medal of honor for their valor in defending American democracy and freedoms; and
WHEREAS, the territory of New Mexico was also acquired by the United States as a result of armed conflict, and New Mexicans endured eighty-four years as a territory before realizing their aspirations for permanent political status; and
www.letpuertoricodecide.com /details.php?cid=76   (446 words)

  
 Medal of Honor winner Lopez dies at 94
Just having a few with his Vietnam buddies and watching the new cadre of Army Aviators grow up.
I also went to school with Capt. Euripides Rubio's, MoH, children.
Truly great men and my motivation to join and stay in the Army.
www.freerepublic.com /focus/f-news/1404389/posts   (3541 words)

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