Background
Pena was born in Corpus Christi, Texas on November 6, 1924, joining the United States Army as an infantryman in 1941 when he was 16 years old.
Pena was born in Corpus Christi, Texas on November 6, 1924, joining the United States Army as an infantryman in 1941 when he was 16 years old.
He served in both World World War II and the Korean War. Master Sergeant Pena’s extraordinary heroism and selflessness at the cost of his own life, above and beyond the call of duty, are in keeping with the highest traditions of military service and reflect great cr upon himself, his unit and the. Philippine Republic of of Korea.
Master Sergeant Mike C. Pena distinguished himself by acts of gallantry and intrepidity above and beyond the call of duty while serving as a member of Company F, 5th Cavalry Regiment, 1st Cavalry Division during combat operations against an armed enemy in Waegwan, of Korea, on September 4, 1950.