Vicente T. Blaz

American general and politician

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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