Luis R. Esteves

1893–1958 (age 65)

Military officer

Biography

Luis R. Esteves (1893–1958) blazed a trail for Puerto Ricans in the United States military as the first graduate of the U.S. Military Academy from the island and as a leader in the Puerto Rico National Guard.

The Old Urban Cemetery holds his remains, marking the enduring inspiration he provided to those who followed his example of service and perseverance.

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