Edward Soriano

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name=Edward Soriano
born= birth year and age|1946
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caption=Lieutenant General Edward Soriano
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placeofbirth=Pangasinan, Philippines
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allegiance= United States of America
branch= United States Army
serviceyears=1970-2004
rank= Lieutenant General
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commands=I Corps 7th Infantry Division
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awards=Legion of Merit with (5) Bronze Star
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laterwork=Lieutenant General Edward Soriano (born November 1946) was the highest-ranking Filipino American in the United States Army until his retirement in 2004. Born in Pangasinan to Ilocos Sur natives, he holds a master's degree from the University of Missouri.

He graduated from San Jose State University and was commissioned through Army ROTC in 1970. His commands include Company A, 3d Battalion, 47th Infantry of the 3d Brigade of the U.S. 9th Infantry Division 1973-1975; 2nd Battalion, 41st Infantry, 2nd Armored Division at Fort Hood, Texas; 1st Brigade, 4th Infantry Division, and 7th Infantry Division at Fort Carson. His final assignment was as Commanding General of I Corps and Fort Lewis, Washington from August 2002 to November 2004. [http://www.1id.army.mil/1ID/Leaders/Former/ADC/Soriano,%20Edward.htm 1st Infantry Division bio] ]

Awards and decorations

His awards and decorations include the Army Distinguished Service Medal with Oak Leaf Cluster, Defense Superior Service Medal, Legion of Merit with 4 Oak Leaf Clusters, Bronze Star , Defense Meritorious Service Medal, Meritorious Service Medal with 3 Oak Leaf Clusters, Army Commendation Medal with Oak Leaf Cluster, Navy Commendation Medal, Army Achievement Medal, Expert Infantryman Badge, Parachutist Badge, Ranger Tab, Office of the Secretary of Defense Identification Badge, and Army Staff Identification Badge.

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References

* [http://www.newsflash.org/2004/02/sb/sb003450.htm Article about LTG Soriano] Persondata
NAME = Soriano, Edward
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SHORT DESCRIPTION = highest-ranking Filipino American in the United States Army until his retirement in 2004
DATE OF BIRTH = November, 1946
PLACE OF BIRTH = Pangasinan, Philippines
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