Vicente T. Blaz
Ben Blaz | |
|---|---|
| Delegate to the U.S. House of Representatives from Guam's at-large district | |
| In office January 3, 1985 – January 3, 1993 | |
| Preceded by | Antonio Won Pat |
| Succeeded by | Robert A. Underwood |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Vincente Tomás Garrido Blaz February 14, 1928 Agana, Guam, U.S. (now Hagåtña) |
| Died | January 8, 2014 (aged 85) Fairfax, Virginia, U.S. |
| Resting place | Arlington National Cemetery |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Ann Evers |
| Children | 2 |
| Relatives | Tony Blaz (nephew) |
| Education | University of Notre Dame (BA) George Washington University (MA) |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | United States of America |
| Branch/service | United States Marine Corps |
| Years of service | 1951–1980 |
| Rank | Brigadier General |
| Commands | 9th Marine Regiment |
| Battles/wars | Vietnam War |
| Awards | Legion of Merit Bronze Star |
Vincente Tomás Garrido Blaz (February 14, 1928 – January 8, 2014), also known as Ben Blaz, was a Chamorro United States Marine Corps Brigadier General from the United States territory of Guam. Blaz served in the Marine Corps from 1951 until July 1, 1980. Prior to his retirement, he served as the Deputy Chief of Staff for Reserve Affairs, Headquarters Marine Corps, Washington, D.C.
Blaz was elected the delegate to Congress from Guam in 1984 as a Republican. He served in the U.S. House of Representatives from 1985 until 1993.