Vicente T. Blaz
American general and politician
Born
February 14th, 1928
97 years ago
Died
2014
11 years ago — 86 years old
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
United States
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Served as a general in the United States Army and participated in the Vietnam War. Held political office as a delegate to the U.S. House of Representatives from Guam. Advocated for the rights and representation of Guam as a territory. Contributed to military strategy and policy during a lengthy military career.
Served as a U.S. House Delegate from Guam
Held the rank of Major General in the U.S. Army
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