Rodolfo Pérez "Rudy" Hernández (April 14, 1931 – December 21, 2013) was an American combat soldier who received the Medal of Honor — America's highest military decoration — for his actions on May 31, 1951, during the Korean War. Despite his wounds, Hernández took actions during an enemy counterattack near Wonton-ni that allowed his platoon to retake their defensive position.
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14 April 1931 Colton, California
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21 December 2013 (aged 82)
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