Santiago J. Erevia

American Medal of Honor recipient

Santiago Jesus Erevia[1] (December 15, 1946 – March 22, 2016) was an American U.S. Army-veteran. He was born in Nordheim, Texas. Erevia served in the Vietnam War starting at the age of 22.

Erevia being awarded the Medal of Honor by President Barack Obama in March 2014

In 1970, Erevia left active service with a two-year reserve obligation. In 1972 he joined the Texas National Guard and went on to serve 17 years.[2] Erevia worked as a mail carrier for the United States Postal Service, retiring in 2002 after thirty-two years of service.[2][3]

Erevia was awarded the Medal of Honor by President Barack Obama in a March 18, 2014 ceremony at the White House.[2]

Erevia died on March 22, 2016 in San Antonio, Texas at the age of 70.[4]

References

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  1. "Hall of Valor". Archived from the original on 2014-03-23. Retrieved 2016-03-24.
  2. 2.0 2.1 2.2 "Sergeant Santiago J. Erevia | Valor 24 | Medal of Honor | The United States Army". army.mil. Retrieved 2014-03-31. Click "Biography" and "Citation" tabs.
  3. Simon, Richard (2014-03-14). "A Medal of Honor, long delayed". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved 2014-04-09.
  4. Christenson, Sig (March 22, 2016). "Medal of Honor recipient Everia dies in San Antonio". San Antonio Express. Retrieved March 22, 2016.