Fernando Luis García (October 14, 1929 – September 5, 1952) was a United States Marine Corps private first class who was killed in action during the Korean War and posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor for heroism above and beyond the call of duty on September 5, 1952, during the Battle of Bunker Hill (1952).
[1] On September 19, 1951, García joined the United States Marines Corps and received his recruit training at Parris Island, South Carolina.
On the night of his death, he and his company were posted about 1 mile (1.6 km) from the enemy lines at "Outpost Bruce" in the Bunker Hill area.
[4] García covered the grenade with his body, sacrificing himself to save the life of his fellow Marine who was wounded by the blast.
On October 25, 1953, García's parents were presented his Medal of Honor at a ceremony held in the Utuado City Hall.