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Patriots from the Barrio

Patriots from the Barrio

By: Dave Gutierrez
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 Historian, writer and author Dave Gutierrez shares the stories of Latino Americans who have served this nation. Stories of patriotic men and women who came from Latino communities of this country to defend America in a time of war.

In each episode Gutierrez shines a light on stories that have remained in the shadows of history. Each story takes us on a historical journey of discovery on heroic Latino Americans in defense of their country.

Gutierrez's book Patriots from the Barrio: the true story of Company E 141st Infantry, tells the true story of the only all Mexican American US Army unit in WWII. The book was named one of the top history books of all time by Book Riot. Gutierrez has been featured at the National WWII Museum in New Orleans and appeared in the PBS Documentary, American Historia: The Untold History of Latinos.

Hollywood Actor/Producer Wilmer Valderrama's production company has obtained the film rights to Patriots from the Barrio with plans for a future film based on the true story.




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Episodes
  • Memorial Day Special 2025

    Memorial Day Special 2025
    May 26 2025
    Memorial Day Special
    Author Dave Gutierrez highlights Latino veterans who made the ultimate sacrifice in service of their country.


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    10 mins
  • Patriots from the Barrio: Episode 2 - Lt Oscar F Perdomo

    Patriots from the Barrio: Episode 2 - Lt Oscar F Perdomo
    May 7 2025
    In Episode 2 of Patriots from the Barrio Podcast, historian and author Dave Gutierrez shares the true story of Lt. Oscar F. Perdomo, the last American Ace in a day of WWII. Oscar's inspirational story of a Mexican American overcoming many obstacles just to become an officer and a pilot in the US Army Air Corp is chronicled. Gutierrez breaks down Lt. Perdomo’s historic aerial combat mission in his P-47 Thunderbolt that also earned him the Distinguished Service Cross.

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    37 mins
  • Patriots from the Barrio - Episode 1: Silvestre Herrera

    Patriots from the Barrio - Episode 1: Silvestre Herrera
    Apr 30 2025
    In Episode 1 of Patriots from the Barrio Podcast, historian and author Dave Gutierrez shares the story of Medal of Honor recipient Silvestre Herrera. Herrera's unique story of a Mexican national awarded the Medal of Honor for his courageous action on the battlefield during WWII has inspired generations.

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    26 mins

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