Texas
Military Forces
Hall of Honor
Juan Campos
Juan
Campos' military career began on September 21, 1953 with Company B, 4th
Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, 144th Infantry, 49th Armored Division.
He was mobilized with the 49th Armored Division on October 15, 1961 and
remained on active duty until August 19,1962. He began his full-time
service on November 1, 1965 in Raymondville and served with that unit
until he transferred to Brownsville on September 2, 1968. His leadership
and professional competence contributed significantly to the unit's
receipt of the Eisenhower Trophy for two consecutive years. Sergeant
Campos served as a member of Company A, 3d Battalion, 141st Infantry,
until his death on August 22, 1980.
Sergeant Campos' personal qualities, leadership skills and overall
professional performance were particularly outstanding, both while
operating with troops in the field and in garrison. He continuously
undertook the most difficult of tasks and consistently brought them to a
highly successful conclusion. He demonstrated exceptional pride in his
profession while leading the troops in his charge. This professionalism
was noted both on and off duty. His stamina and judgment made him
extremely valuable asset to his unit and the Army National Guard as a
whole.
Very active in community work, particularly the Kiwanis Club and the
Daybreakers of Brownsville, he served often as an officer and a club
leader. He also functioned as a liaison with the Brownsville Chamber of
Commerce for the Texas National Guard.
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