
26/05/2025
On Memorial Day, we honor those who selflessly served for our freedoms. Today, we remember five Virgin Islands veterans—Jerome Ferdinand, Jerome Jackson, Aubrey Nelthropp, Carl Thomas, and Leroy Woodrup—who were awarded the Congressional Gold Medal for their service with the 65th Infantry Regiment, also known as the Borinqueneers, a Puerto Rican unit in the U.S. Army that fought in World War II and the Korean War. Their story symbolizes perseverance and dedication to their country despite challenges of segregation. We thank you for your service. (Photo Daily News April 26, 2016)