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    José M. López

    Mexican World War II Medal of Honor recipient

    For the District of Columbia judge, see José M. López (judge).

    In this Spanish name, the first or paternal surname is Mendoza and the second or maternal family name is López.

    José Mendoza López

    Master Sergeant José M.

    López, Medal of Honor

    Born(1910-07-10)July 10, 1910
    Santiago Ihuitlán Plumas, Oaxaca[1]
    DiedMay 16, 2005(2005-05-16) (aged 94)
    San Antonio, Texas
    Place of burial

    Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery, San Antonio, Texas

    AllegianceUnited States of America
    Service / branchUnited States Army
    Years of service1942–1973
    RankMaster Sergeant
    Unit3rd Battalion, 23rd Infantry Regiment, U.S.

    2nd Infantry Division

    Battles / warsWorld War II
    *Battle of Normandy
    *Battle of the Bulge
    Korean War
    AwardsMedal of Honor
    Purple Heart

    José Mendoza López (July 10, 1910 – May 16, 2005) was a Mexican-born United States Army soldier