Patriots from the Barrio

Historian and author Dave Gutierrez welcomes guest author Yvette Benavidez Garcia to the show to discuss her book Tango Mike Mike. The book details her father Medal of Honor recipient Master Sergeant Roy P. Benavidez.  Yvette gives us insight into the life of one of the most recognized Hispanic Medal of Honor recipients.  Yvette Benavidez Garcia - Tango Mike Mike book: https://www.amazon.com/Tango...

Historian and author Dave Gutierrez discusses Sgt. Ramon Gutierrez who served in Company E 141st Infantry 36th Division during WWII. In part 2, Dave takes us from the barrios of Texas to the front lines in some of the most horric battles in Italy during WWII. Grandson Henry Ozuna joins the show and discusses his granfather's heroic action during operation Avalanche at Salerno. In 2011 the Mexican...

Historian and author Dave Gutierrez discusses Sgt. Ramon Gutierrez who served in Company E 141st Infantry 36th Division during WWII. In part 1, Dave takes us through the segregation of Mexican Americans during the Great Depression and some of the men of Company E that served in the only all Mexican American US Army unit in WWII. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/...

Historian and author Dave Gutierrez highlights this bonus episode on the story of Mexican American paratrooper Francisco C. Garza of Calvert Texas who served with 508th Parachute Infantry Regimnet in the 82nd Airborne Division during the D-Day landings at Normandy France. Also highlighted is Alfredo N. Guzman of El Paso Texas who also served in the unit. The 508th Parachute Infantry Regiment Assoc...

Memorial Day Special Author Dave Gutierrez highlights Latino veterans who made the ultimate sacrifice in service of their country. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/patriots-from-the-barrio--6446284/support .

In Episode 2 of Patriots from the Barrio Podcast, historian and author Dave Gutierrez shares the true story of Lt. Oscar F. Perdomo, the last American Ace in a day of WWII. Oscar's inspirational story of a Mexican American overcoming many obstacles just to become an officer and a pilot in the US Army Air Corp is chronicled. Gutierrez breaks down Lt. Perdomo’s historic aerial combat mission in his...

In Episode 1 of Patriots from the Barrio Podcast, historian and author Dave Gutierrez shares the story of Medal of Honor recipient Silvestre Herrera. Herrera's unique story of a Mexican national awarded the Medal of Honor for his courageous action on the battlefield during WWII has inspired generations. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/patriots-from-the-barrio--...

Historian, writer, and author Dave Gutierrez announces new podcast that focuses on historical Latino veterans: Patriots from the Barrio Podcast Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/patriots-from-the-barrio--6446284/support .