Telesforo Trinidad


Telesforo de la Crux Trinidad was a Filipino fireman 2nd class in the United States Navy who received the Medal of Honor for actions, in Mexican waters near La Paz, on board the USS San Diego on 21 January 1915. He was the second service member, and first and so far the only Sailor of Asian descent to receive the award in peacetime. Trinidad served during both World Wars before retiring to the Philippines and living on his pension.

Medal of Honor citation