Alfredo Cantu Gonzalez
Alfredo Cantu Gonzalez | |
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Medal of Honor recipient Sgt Alfredo Cantu Gonzalez | |
| Nickname(s) | "Freddy" |
| Born | May 23, 1946 Edinburg, Texas, US |
| Died | February 4, 1968 (aged 21) Huế, South Vietnam |
| Place of burial | Hillcrest Memorial Park Cemetery 26°11′02″N 98°05′10″W / 26.184°N 98.086°WEdinburg, Texas |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Branch | United States Marine Corps |
| Years of service | 1965–1968 |
| Rank | Sergeant |
| Unit | 1st Reconnaissance Battalion 3rd Battalion, 4th Marines 2nd Battalion, 6th Marines 1st Battalion, 1st Marines |
| Battles / wars | Vietnam War • Battle of Huế † |
| Awards | Medal of Honor Purple Heart |
Alfredo Cantu "Freddy" Gonzalez (May 23, 1946 – February 4, 1968) was a United States Marine Corps Sergeant who posthumously received the Medal of Honor for service in the Battle of Huế during the Vietnam War.