Pfc. Fernando Luis García of Utuado was the first Puerto Rican service member to receive the Medal of Honor, and he remains the only Puerto Rican Marine on the roll. ^[1][2] García was born in Utuado on October 14, 1929, and was inducted into the Marine Corps on September 19, 1951, serving as a private first class in the Korean War. ^[3][4][5][6] On September 5, 1952, García died at Outpost Bruce in Korea after covering an enemy grenade with his body to protect fellow Marines. ^[7][8][9] His body was never recovered. ^[10] The Medal of Honor was awarded posthumously ^[11][12], and on October 25, 1953 it was presented to García's parents. ^[13]