Angel Mendez, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death
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Navy Cross recipient and United States Marine
Date of Birth: 08-Aug-1946
Place of Birth: New York City, New York, United States
Date of Death: 16-Mar-1967
Profession: military personnel
Nationality: United States
Zodiac Sign: Leo 
About Angel Mendez
- Angel Mendez (August 8, 1946 – March 16, 1967) was a United States Marine who was posthumously awarded the Navy Cross.
- In 1967, during the Vietnam War, Mendez saved the life of his platoon commander, Lieutenant Ronald D.
- Castille, who in the future became the Chief Justice of Pennsylvania.
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- Senator Charles Schumer has recommended that Mendez' award be upgraded to Medal of Honor, the United States highest military decoration.
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- George Post Office in Staten Island was renamed and is now known as the "Sergeant Angel Mendez Post Office."
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