Jesus Cantu Salinas
At the age of 17, in January 1951, Mexican American Jesus was called to participate in the Korean War. He served for 2 years. He was hurt and once recovered, he continued his service in the Korean War. He was born in Northern Mexico, from where he migrated to California. While he was an engineering student at UCLA he was called to serve. He was shot once again, but this time the bullet was caught by a religious medal his mother had given him for protection. After the War, he returned to Los Angeles where he completed his studies and married; he later moved back to Mexico after his divorce. In Mexico, he settled in Monterrey, remarried and had a family and a construction company; he retired after many years and continues to live in Monterrey, Mexico. He is a hardworking, family man who enjoys music and movies. He was recently awarded with the Apostle of Peace Medal and recognized by Korean military and diplomatic representatives who paid him a visit to show their appreciation.
Korean War - Key Events
January 17, 1950
North Korean leader Kim Il-Sung proposes the “liberation” of South Korea to Soviet officials. Weeks of telegram exchanges between Beijing, Moscow, and P’yŏngyang follow, and by early spring Kim has secured assurances of support for the invasion from Soviet premier Joseph Stalin and Chinese leader Mao Zedong.
These events are taken from the Encyclopedia Britannica
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