Ramona M. Valdez

Ramona M. Valdez
Valdez in 2002
Born(1984-06-26)June 26, 1984
Dominican Republic
DiedJune 23, 2005(2005-06-23) (aged 20)
Fallujah, Iraq
AllegianceUnited States of America
Service / branch United States Marine Corps
Years of service2002–2005
Rank Corporal
UnitHeadquarters Battalion, 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force
Battles / warsIraq War
Awards Purple Heart
National Defense Service Medal
Global War on Terrorism Service Medal
Iraq Campaign Medal
Spouse(s)Armando Guzman (husband)
RelationsElida Nuñez (mother)
Louis Valdez (father)
Estefani Valdez (sister)
Fiorela Valdez (sister)

Ramona M. Valdez (June 26, 1984 – June 23, 2005) was a Dominican-born United States Marine who was killed in the Iraq War. She was posthumously honored by the U.S. Marine Corps when the II MEF Communications Training Center was dedicated as the Valdez Training Facility.