Hector de Zayas

Hector de Zayas
Hector de Zayas
Born	September 7, 1910; New York City, US
Died	July 26, 1944 (aged 33); Guam, Mariana Islands
Buried	Arlington National Cemetery
Allegiance	United States of America
Service/branch	United States Marine Corps
Years of service	1932–1944
Rank	Lieutenant Colonel
Commands held	2nd Battalion, 3rd Marines
Battles/wars	World War II Bougainville campaign; Battle of Guam †;
Awards	Navy Cross; Silver Star; Purple Heart

Hector de Zayas (September 7, 1910 – July 26, 1944) was a highly decorated United States Marine Corps lieutenant colonel. He was killed in action during the second battle of Guam in World War II and was posthumously awarded the Navy Cross.

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