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Espiridion G “Speedy” Ruiz

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Espiridion G “Speedy” Ruiz

Birth
Gallup, McKinley County, New Mexico, USA
Death
19 Apr 1982 (aged 60)
Albuquerque, Bernalillo County, New Mexico, USA
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Santa Fe, Santa Fe County, New Mexico, USA Add to Map
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He was a survivor of Bataan Death March and was wounded and held prisoner by the Japanese. He received many metals including the Purple Heart and Bronze Star.
He retired from the BIA after nearly 34 years of service.
Wife Lourdes Ruiz of Albuquerque
Mother Modesta Martinez of Gallup
He was a survivor of Bataan Death March and was wounded and held prisoner by the Japanese. He received many metals including the Purple Heart and Bronze Star.
He retired from the BIA after nearly 34 years of service.
Wife Lourdes Ruiz of Albuquerque
Mother Modesta Martinez of Gallup

Bio by: JoyceS

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  • Added: Jan 19, 2007
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  • Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/17582216/espiridion_g-ruiz: accessed ), memorial page for Espiridion G “Speedy” Ruiz (1 May 1921–19 Apr 1982), Find a Grave Memorial ID 17582216, citing Santa Fe National Cemetery, Santa Fe, Santa Fe County, New Mexico, USA; Maintained by Anonymous (contributor 8021295).