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Introduced on May 21, 2025 by Monica De La Cruz
This bill would honor U.S. Marine Sergeant Alfredo “Freddy” Gonzalez with a Congressional Gold Medal for his courage during the Vietnam War in February 1968. After the medal is made, it would be given to the Museum of South Texas History for display and research. The U.S. Mint would design and strike the medal, and may sell bronze copies to cover costs. Money from those sales would go back into the Mint’s fund. The medals would count as national medals and be treated as collectibles.
The bill explains why he is being honored: Sgt. Gonzalez rescued a wounded Marine under heavy fire, kept leading his men despite being wounded, and was later killed in action; he received the Medal of Honor for his bravery.