National push to name next Navy ship after early AAPI hero
1915 Medal of Honor recipient: Telesforo Trinidad
Push to name next Navy ship after early AAPI hero, Telesforo Trinidad
and last updated 2021-05-25 20:59:09-04
SAN DIEGO (KGTV) In the US Navy s long history, there has only been one Asian American sailor to have ever received the Medal of Honor. More than 100 years later, there is a national campaign to honor Telesforo Trinidad s legacy.
The family room in Daniel Gruta s Mira Mesa home is like a museum. Almost every inch of his wall is covered by many displays of his US Navy achievements and memorabilia. The retired Captain spent many years at sea. He said he was motivated to join, thanks to those who came before him.