Ysmael R. Villegas

1924–1945 (age 21)

Soldier

Biography

Ysmael R. Villegas was a soldier whose bravery and sacrifice exemplified the highest ideals of service to country. He demonstrated courage in the face of conflict, earning respect and gratitude from fellow soldiers and the nation he defended.

Villegas’s memory lives on as a symbol of selfless commitment to liberty, honored at Riverside National Cemetery and beyond. His story inspires reflection on the profound cost of peace and the enduring debt owed to those who serve.

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