Most-decorated WWI soldier denied Medal of Honor because he was a Mexican American immigrant, advocates say

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Sep 05, 2020 Most-decorated WWI soldier denied Medal of Honor because he was a Mexican American immigrant, advocates say In vintage photos, Marcelino Serna wears his World War I Army uniforms, which are festooned with several of his battle medals. But one medal is missing: the Medal of Honor. It should have been draped around his neck about a century ago, Latino advocates, legislators and historians said. They've launched the latest effort to persuade the federal government to posthumously award Serna the medal, the nation's highest honor for battlefield heroics, arguing it was denied because of racism and xenophobia. Read More Get the NBC News Mobile App Follow NBC News Check out all of NBCNEWS Newsletters here. Update Preferences | Unsubscribe | Contact | Privacy Update Preferences Unsubscribe Contact Privacy