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Ysmael R. Villegas (Smiley) was born on 21 March, 1924 in Casa Blanca, California. Discover Ysmael R. Villegas’s Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is He in this year and how He spends money? Also learn how He earned most of networth at the age of 21 years old?
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Smiley |
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| Age |
21 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Aries |
| Born |
21 March 1924 |
| Birthday |
21 March |
| Birthplace |
Casa Blanca, California |
| Date of death |
(1945-03-20) |
| Died Place |
N/A |
| Nationality |
California |
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Ysmael R. Villegas Height, Weight & Measurements
At 21 years old, Ysmael R. Villegas height not available right now. We will update Ysmael R. Villegas’s Height, weight, Body Measurements, Eye Color, Hair Color, Shoe & Dress size soon as possible.
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Dating & Relationship status
He is currently single. He is not dating anyone. We don’t have much information about He’s past relationship and any previous engaged. According to our Database, He has no children.
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Ysmael R. Villegas Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2022-2023. So, how much is Ysmael R. Villegas worth at the age of 21 years old? Ysmael R. Villegas’s income source is mostly from being a successful . He is from California. We have estimated
Ysmael R. Villegas’s net worth
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$1 Million – $5 Million |
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Under Review |
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Pending |
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Under Review |
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Timeline
Initially Villegas was buried at Riverside’s Olivewood Cemetery in 1949. His remains were reinterred to become the first veteran buried at the Riverside National Cemetery when that cemetery opened on November 11, 1978.
On March 1, 1945, Villegas’ company found itself engaged in combat against Japanese forces at Villa Verde Trail on Luzon Island in the Philippines, in what is known as the Battle of Luzon. His squad was attacked by an enemy machinegun nest. Villegas took it upon himself to save his squad by destroying the nest and its occupants. For his actions he was awarded the Silver Star medal.
On March 20, 1945, the day before his 21st birthday, Villegas was ordered to lead his squad in an advance which would result in the taking of a hill. They confronted an enemy which was entrenched and who attacked them with heavy machinegun and rifle fire. He led his men towards the crest of the hill and then upon his own initiative attacked five enemy foxholes, killing all of their occupants. Villegas was mortally wounded when he attacked the sixth foxhole. His bravery inspired his troupes to take the rest of the hill.
On October 19, 1945, President Harry S. Truman posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor to Villegas. The medal was presented to his widow by Col. G. B. Appleman on November 1, 1945, at Camp Haan in Riverside, California. An estimated 2000 people attended the ceremony.
Villegas joined the United States Army in July 1944. After he finished his basic training, he was assigned to Company F, 127th Infantry Regiment, 32nd Infantry Division which was assigned to the invasion of the Philippines.
Villegas, nicknamed “Smiley”, married Lillie Sanchez in 1944, one month before he was sent to war in the Pacific. He never met their son who was born two weeks after Villegas was killed in action.
Staff Sergeant Ysmael “Smiley” Reyes Villegas (March 21, 1924 – March 20, 1945), was a United States Army soldier who was posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor, the United States’ highest military decoration, for heroism during World War II at the Battle of Luzon.
