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Juan César Cordero Dávila

United States general

Died when: 61 years 44 days (733 months)
Star Sign: Gemini

 

Juan César Cordero Dávila

Major General Juan César Cordero Dávila (June 7, 1904 – July 20, 1965), was the commanding officer of the 65th Infantry Regiment during the Korean War, rising to become one of the highest ranking ethnic officers in the United States Army.

His active military career began on June 1, 1942, when he was summoned to serve in World War II.On January 2, 1952, he was reassigned to Third Infantry Division took over the 65th, commanding them along a set of Korean and Belgium battalions and platoon from Luxembourg.

He also served as an S-4 and as Executive Officer of the 65th.On July 20, 1965, Cordero died during an accident involving a plane.


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