Enrique Méndez Jr.
Enrique Méndez Jr. | |
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Major General Enrique Méndez Jr. | |
| Born | July 15, 1931 Santurce, Puerto Rico |
| Died | May 16, 2024 (aged 92) Fredericksburg, Virginia |
| Place of burial | |
| Allegiance | United States of America |
| Branch | United States Army |
| Years of service | 1954–1983 |
| Rank | Major General |
| Unit | Tripler Army Medical Center |
| Commands | Commander, Walter Reed Army Medical Center |
| Awards | Army Distinguished Service Medal Legion of Merit |
| Other work | Dean and President of the Ponce School of Medicine in Puerto Rico. |
Major General Enrique Méndez Jr. Grau (15 July 1931 – May 16, 2024) was a United States Army officer who was also the first Puerto Rican to hold the positions of Army Deputy Surgeon General, Commander of the Walter Reed Army Medical Center and Assistant Secretary of Defense for Health Affairs. He was also the Dean and President of the Ponce School of Medicine in Puerto Rico. Also served as Secretary of Health of Puerto Rico.