Joseph Tezanos
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Joseph Tezanos
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Joseph L. Tezanos was the first American of Hispanic descent to join the United States Coast Guard's reserve officer ranks.
During World War II Tezanos served as a gunner's mate aboard LST-20 during the invasions of Kiska, Alaska, Tarawa Atoll, Kwajalein Atoll, and in the Gilbert Islands. For participation in ad hoc rescue efforts on May 21, 1944 following a devastating explosion of ammunition back at Pearl Harbor that earned him a Navy & Marine Corps Medal for distinguished heroism. It was foll
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United States Coast Guard officer and businessman
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2024-04-16T17:07:32Z
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