Fallen US Marine Rafael Peralta deserves the Medal of Honor

[CumbiaCowboy]

Recently Members of Congress have asked Navy Secretary Ray Mabus to reconsider Sgt Peralta's case & award him the Medal of Honor. In the meantime the Navy is naming an Arleigh Burke-class destroyer in honor of Sgt Peralta. Hopefully Sgt Peralta will finally receive the recognition he so graciously deserves. Semper Fi!

[RyaZila24]

Does anyone know if he was ever able to get the medal of honor?

[marioismyhomie]

@RyaZila24 No

[Deetroiter]

A true hero. Who cares if "initially" he was illegal. He became a citizen and was so when he paid the ultimate sacrifice. The man deserves the medal of honor.

[taajar]

My last name is Peralta and I went through bootcamp and the school of infantry with Rafael's little brother. Now we are both in 3rd battalion, 4th marines. Raffa deserves the MoH in my opinion. His whole family inspire me every day. They always welcomed me and protected me as their own. I love his sisters Isella and Karen. They're awesome. His family deserves this in the least.