Telesforo Trinidad
United States Navy Medal of Honor recipient
About Telesforo Trinidad
Lived 1890 – 1968 (aged 77). Telesforo Trinidad was a Filipino and American firefighter.
On May 20, 2022, Navy Secretary Carlos del Toro announced that a future Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer will be named .
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Telesforo Trinidad?
United States Navy Medal of Honor recipient (1890–1968)
When was Telesforo Trinidad born?
Telesforo Trinidad was born on 25 November 1890 in New Washington.
When did Telesforo Trinidad die?
Telesforo Trinidad died on 8 May 1968.
What was Telesforo Trinidad's occupation?
Telesforo Trinidad was a firefighter.
What nationality was Telesforo Trinidad?
Telesforo Trinidad was Filipino and American.
Sources & further reading
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Telesforo Trinidad. https://biography.guide/telesforo-trinidad/
MLA: "Telesforo Trinidad." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/telesforo-trinidad/.
Chicago: "Telesforo Trinidad." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/telesforo-trinidad/.
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