Major General Luis R. Esteves (1893 – March 12, 1958), born in Aguadilla, Puerto Rico, was the first Puerto Rican to graduate from West Point, on June 19, 1915, and was also the founder of the Puerto Rican National Guard 1893 was a common year starting on Sunday (see link for calendar). ... March 12 is the 71st day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar (72nd in Leap years). ... 1958 (MCMLVIII) was a common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. ... Aguadilla is a small beach town in Northwest Puerto Rico. ... Alternate meanings: West Point (disambiguation). ... June 19 is the 170th day of the year (171st in leap years) in the Gregorian Calendar, with 195 days remaining. ... 1915 (MCMXV) was a common year starting on Friday (see link for calendar). ...

Major General Luis R. Esteves (1893-1958) Army Mexican Service Medals

Esteves' (born "Luis Raul Esteves Völckers". His father was Francisco Esteves Soriano a native of the town of Aguadilla, Puerto Rico who had served in the Spanish Army. His mother,Enedina Volkers also born in Aguadilla was of German descent. Esteves received his primary education in Aguadilla and went to high school in Mayaguez. I, Wguynes, am the artist of this graphic. ... Image File history File links Download high resolution version (394x628, 14 KB) This image has been released into the public domain by the copyright holder, its copyright has expired, or it is ineligible for copyright. ... Source: http://www. ... Mexican Service Medals This image has been released into the public domain by the copyright holder, its copyright has expired, or it is ineligible for copyright. ... Aguadilla is a small beach town in Northwest Puerto Rico. ... Mayagüez (pronounced Mah-yah-goo-ehz) is the third largest city of Puerto Rico. ...

On the outbreak of the Spanish-American War, the Esteves family welcomed the Americans as an alternative to Spanish rule in the island. Esteves's father wanted his son to continue the family military tradition and inspired his son to consider a military career. However, his mother had other plans. She wanted her son to become an engineer and to study in the united States. The family's financial situation did not permit her to realize her dream. Combatants United States Spain Commanders {{{commander1}}} {{{commander2}}} Strength {{{strength1}}} {{{strength2}}} Casualties 2,446 combat dead or wounded 5,500 combat dead or wounded {{Campaignbox {{{campaign}}}}} The Spanish-American War took place in 1898, and resulted in the United States of America gaining control over the former colonies of Spain in...

Esteves saw a news advertisement announcing examinations for the entry into the West Point Academy and without his parents' knowledge, he applied, passed the exam and was accepted to West Point, thus becoming the first Puerto Rican to do so.

Whilst at West Point, he tutored fellow classmate Dwight D. Eisenhower in Spanish -as a second language was required in order to graduate. Esteves was the first in his class to have achieved the rank of general, having been appointed in 1919, which was impresseive given that both Dwight D. Eisenhower(future President) and Omar Bradley where among his fellow classmates. Alternate meanings: West Point (disambiguation). ... Dwight David Ike Eisenhower (October 14, 1890 – March 28, 1969) was an American soldier and politician. ... General of the Army Omar N. Bradley Omar Nelson Bradley (February 12, 1893 – April 8, 1981) was one of the main U.S. Army field commanders in North Africa and Europe during the World War II and a General of the Army of the United States Army. ...

He was a 2nd Lieutenant in the 23rd Infantry of the Army under the command of General Pershing, when he was sent to "El Paso",Texas during the "Pancho Villa Incident". From El Paso, he was sent to the town of "Polvo",Mexico where he was appointed Mayor and judge by its citizens. Army (from French armée) can, in some countries, refer to any armed force. ... General John Pershing John Joseph Black Jack Pershing (September 13, 1860 – July 15, 1948) was an officer in the United States Army. ... This article needs cleanup. ... ... Alternative use: Pancho Villa (boxer). ... A critically acclaimed and widely influential rock band from Chapel Hill, North Carolina that existed during the 1990s. ...

Esteves helped organize the 23rd Battalion which was composed of Puerto Ricans and was stationed in Panama during WWI. He was sent to Camp Las Casas in puerto Rico and served as an instructor in the preparation of Puerto Rican Officers for the Port Rico Regiment of Infantry. He saw an apparent need for a Puerto Rican National Guard. His request was met with approval from the government and the Puerto Rican Legislature. In 1919, the first regiment of the Puerto Rico National Guard was formed and Esteves became the first official Commandant of the Guard. The resulting regiment was designated to become the glorious 65th Infantry in 1920. In 1946, he reorganized the Puerto Rican National Guard and held the position of Adjutant General until June 1957 when he retired. WWI may be an acronym for: World War I World Wrestling Industry This is a disambiguation page — a navigational aid which lists pages that might otherwise share the same title. ... 1919 (MCMXIX) was a common year starting on Wednesday (see link for calendar). ... The 65th Infantry Regiment nicknamed The Borinqueneers; was an all volunteer Puerto Rican Regiment of the U.S. Army whose motto was Honor and Fidelity and which participated in World War I, World War II, and the Korean War. ... 1920 (MCMXX) is a leap year starting on Thursday (link will take you to calendar) // Events January January 7 - Forces of Russian White admiral Kolchak surrender in Krasnoyarsk. ... 1946 (MCMXLVI) was a common year starting on Tuesday. ... 1957 (MCMLVII) was a common year starting on Tuesday of the Gregorian calendar. ...

General Esteves's main hobby was Military history. He also published two books "Los Barrabases" and "Los Soldados Son Así". This is a list of hobbies. ...

Luis R. Esteves died on March 12, 1958 in San Juan, Puerto Rico.

The U.S. Army named its military installation in San Juan "Gen. Luis R. Esteves" and the street in front of the Puerto Rican National Guards Headquarters was renamed "La Calle Gen. Esteves" in his honor. The Army is the branch of the United States armed forces which has primary responsibility for land-based military operations. ...

See also

• List of famous Puerto Ricans