DOB/DOD: August 22, 1932 (Corregidor Island, Philippines) – June 13, 1967; 34 years oldRELIGION: MethodistMARITAL STATUS: Married Jacinta “Jaya” Martinez (1934-2022) on June 10, 1957, in Boston. Jaya joined the Army Nurse Corps shortly after her husband’s death. She eventually married Reverend James Lupton (1933-2007) in 1969.COLLEGE: Attended Torres High School in Manila, Philippines. ArrivedContinue reading “MAJOR AMBROSIO “JERRY” SALAZAR GRANDEA; U.S. ARMY”
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