José Azueta
José Azueta | |
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Artistic depiction of Mexican Navy Lieutenant José Azueta firing a French Hotchkiss machine gun in the defense of Veracruz during the Second U.S. intervention of the Mexican Revolution, painting at the Naval Historical Museum in Mexico City | |
| Birth name | José Azueta Abad |
| Born | May 2, 1895 Acapulco, Guerrero, Mexico |
| Died | May 10, 1914 (aged 19) Veracruz, Mexico |
| Allegiance | Mexico |
| Branch | Mexican Navy |
| Rank | Lieutenant |
| Battles / wars | Mexican Revolution † |
José Azueta Abad (May 2, 1895 – May 10, 1914), usually known as José Azueta, was a Mexican Navy lieutenant who became famous for his role in the United States occupation of Veracruz, where he was fatally wounded. He is one of the most revered national heroes in Veracruz.