ROGERS T.X. – On Saturday, April 12^th, Sgt. Felix Conde-Falcon, a Fort Hood soldier, was awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor posthumously in Rogers, TX. The Congressional Medal of Honor is the military’s highest achievement, awarded for personal acts of valor above and beyond the call of duty.

“There is no more deserving recipient of the Medal of Honor than Sgt. Felix Conde-Falcon,” said Congressman John Carter, Representative of Fort Hood. “Despite a life cut short, this brave warrior’s patriotism, valor, and commitment to service reflect the very best of both America and Central Texas.  May his legacy remind us of the values and freedoms we must never cease to defend.”

A native son of Puerto Rico, Sgt. Felix Conde-Falcon volunteered to join the Army in 1963 and was soon stationed in Texas at both Fort Bliss and Fort Hood.  He settled in the Lone Star State with his wife and young family before answering the call to fight for freedom in Vietnam. 

On April 4, 1969, while serving as platoon leader in the vicinity of Ap Tan Hoa, Vietnam, Sgt. Conde-Falcon showed extraordinary leadership under heavy fire as he took out multiple enemy positions.  While his heroic actions saved the soldiers serving with him, he was shot and killed just as he eliminated the final bunker.  He was laid to rest in Rogers, TX.

“Sgt. Conde-Falcon’s name, like those of over 58,000, is enshrined forever in black stone at the Vietnam Veterans Memorial.  Those extraordinary men and women, from a multitude of races, faiths, and backgrounds, fought for a country brave enough to confront its past imperfections and hopeful enough to embrace a better tomorrow.  His story, like all of theirs, was one of sacrifice and devotion to freedom,” said Congressman Carter.

LTG. Mark A Milley delivered the official address at graveside for SSG. Felix Conde-Falcon. Richard Conde of Temple TX, son of Conde-Falcon, accepted the Medal of Honor from LTG. Mark A. Milley on his father’s behalf.