Like Vargas, each of his brothers are decorated veterans — Angelo served at Iwo Jima in World War II; Frank fought on Okinawa in World War II; and Joseph served in the Korean War. In honor of his mother, Vargas had her name engraved on his Medal of Honor.
Vargas' brothers, like him, are distinguished war veterans — Angelo fought at Iwo Jima during World War II; Frank battled on Okinawa during World War II; and Joseph served in the Korean War. As a gesture to his mother, Vargas had her name engraved on his Medal of Honor.