He was in charge of the local militia whose mission was to protect Arecibo from attacks by pirates or other European powers.

His claim to fame came as a result of his defense of the city from an attack by English forces on August 5, 1702.

On August 5, 1702, two Royal Navy warships under the command of William Whetstone approached Arecibo.

[1] Correa was awarded "La Medalla de Oro de la Real Efigie" (The Gold Medal of the Royal Image),[2] by King Philip V of Spain and given the title of "Captain of Infantry" on September 23, 1703.

[5] On January 8, 2004, the Government of Puerto Rico approved public law #29 (P. de la C. 4029 LEY NUM.