Fort Hood to be renamed for Richard Cavazos, a four-star Hispanic general [View all]
Source: NBC News
Fort Hood to be renamed for Richard Cavazos, a four-star Hispanic general
Gen. Richard Cavazos is noted for his leadership during the Korean War, when he earned the Silver Star and Distinguished Service Cross.
Oct. 7, 2022, 8:05 PM EDT
By Dennis Romero
U.S. Army base Fort Hood, named for a Confederate major general who led troops into battle against the United States during the Civil War, will be renamed for a Latino postwar four-star Army general.
The new name will honor Gen. Richard Cavazos, who is noted for his leadership during the Korean War, when he earned the Silver Star and Distinguished Service Cross for leading the Puerto Rican regiment “The Borinqueers.” He also served in Vietnam.
U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd J. Austin ordered the renaming Thursday.
Cavazos is a Mexican American from Kingsville, Texas, who commanded III Corps, headquartered at Fort Hood, among other assignments.
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Gen. Richard E. Cavazos. (U.S. Army)
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