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 decorated veterans — Angelo battled at Iwo Jima during World War II; Frank clashed on Okinawa during World War II; and Joseph fought in the Korean War. As a tribute to his mother, Vargas had her name inscribed on his Medal of Honor.