Rafael Peralta, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

    

Rafael Peralta

United States Marine recommended for the Medal of Honor for his actions in Iraq

Date of Birth: 07-Apr-1979

Place of Birth: Mexico City, Mexico

Date of Death: 15-Nov-2004

Profession: military personnel

Nationality: United States, Mexico

Zodiac Sign: Aries


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About Rafael Peralta

  • Rafael Peralta (April 7, 1979 – November 15, 2004), assigned to the 1st Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force, Marine Corps Base Hawaii, was a United States Marine killed in combat during Second Battle of Fallujah in the city of Fallujah, Iraq.
  • In September 2008 his family was notified that he was awarded the Navy Cross, the second-highest award a U.S.
  • Marine can receive.
  • In February 2012, Secretary of the Navy Ray Mabus announced that a new Arleigh Burke-class destroyer would be named USS Rafael Peralta.

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