Cleto Luna Rodríguez Quiz

Where was Cleto Luna Rodríguez born?

• San Antonio, Texas

• San Marcos, Texas

• Manila, Philippines

• Houston, Texas

What significant event happened to Cleto Rodríguez when he was nine years old?

• He joined the U.S. Army

• He moved to San Antonio

• His parents died

• He received the Medal of Honor

In which year did Cleto Rodríguez enlist in the U.S. Army?

• 1944

• 1923

• 1932

• 1950

During which battle did Cleto Rodríguez and a fellow soldier fight off 82 enemy soldiers?

• Battle of San Marcos

• Battle of Manila

• Battle of San Antonio

• Battle of the Pacific

How many men from Texas, including Cleto Rodríguez, earned the Medal of Honor for their actions?

• 14

• 82

• 10

• 20

What did Rodríguez do after retiring from the U.S. military in 1970?

• He moved back to San Antonio and lived a quiet life.

• He became an advocate for the welfare of military veterans and supported equal rights initiatives for Latin American citizens.

• He continued to serve in active combat.

• He started a new career in education.

When did Rodríguez retire from the U.S. military?

• 1980

• 1970

• 1965

• 1990

Where did Rodríguez return to after World War II ended?

• New York

• San Antonio

• Miami

• Los Angeles