Enrique Romero-Nieves

Private First Class Enrique Romero-Nieves born in Culebra, Puerto Rico, was a member of the United States Marine Corps who served in the Korean War. He was subsequently awarded the Navy Cross for heroism in battle.

Early years
Enrique Romero Nieves was born in Culebra, PR and lived with he's parents in Frederiksted, United States Virgin Islands were he attended schools in Frederiksted until he joined the U.S. Marines Corps on November 8, 1951, and sent for boot camp at the Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island in Parris Island, South Carolina.

Korean War
Was send to Korea where he was assigned to Company A 1st Battalion 7th Marines. Was awarded the Navy Cross for his actions against enemy forces on 26 October 1952.

Military decorations
Among Enrique Romero-Nieves awards and decorations are the following:
 * Navy Cross ribbon.svg Navy Cross
 * Purple Heart BAR.svg Purple Heart
 * National Defense Service Medal ribbon.svg National Defense Service Medal
 * Korean Service Medal - Ribbon.svg Korean Service Medal
 * United Nations Service Medal for Korea ribbon.png United Nations Service Medal

Legacy
The American Legion Post 102 in Saint Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands was named Enrique Romero Nieves Post #102.