Edward Soriano
| Edward Soriano | |
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 Lieutenant General Edward Soriano |
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| Born | 1946 (age 65–66) Pangasinan, Philippines |
| Allegiance | United States of America |
| Service/branch | United States Army |
| Years of service | 1970–2005 |
| Rank | Lieutenant General |
| Commands held | I Corps 7th Infantry Division |
| Battles/wars | Operation Desert Shield/Storm |
Since his retirement in March 2005, Lieutenant General Edward Soriano (born in November, 1946) remains the highest-ranking Filipino American officer to have served in the United States Army. He remains the highest-ranked Filipino American to have served in the United States Military, as of January 2010.[1]
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Born in Pangasinan to Ilocos Sur natives, he came to the United States in the early 1950s when his father, Major Fred Soriano, USA, was assigned to Ft. Benning, Georgia. His father was a Corporal in the 57th Infantry (PS) during World War II and, after the surrender of USAFFE to the Japanese, was subjected to the Bataan Death March; in the Korean War, the elder Soriano again became a prisoner of war ("POW"). During this time, young Edward and the rest of his family moved from Guam back to the Philippines.[2] His father later retired as a Major. It was his father's service that inspired Edward Soriano to join the military after graduation from Salinas High School.[1]
Soriano was graduated from San Jose State University and later earned a Master's degree from the University of Missouri. He 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 of the 41st Infantry, 2nd Armored Division at Fort Hood, Texas; 1st Brigade, 4th Infantry Division; and the 7th Infantry Division at Fort Carson. His final assignment was command of I Corps and Fort Lewis, Washington, from August, 2002, to November, 2004.[3] He finally retired on March 1, 2005.[4]
Since retiring from active duty, General Soriano has worked for Northrop Grumman as the Director of Training and Exercises for Homeland Security and Joint forces Support.,[5] while sitting on numerous boards of directors including Home Front Cares,[6] Goodwill Industries of Colorado Springs.[7] and Wells Fargo Bank. Additionally he is the present President, and board member of the Mountain Post Historical Center at Fort Carson.[8]
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- ^ a b c d De Castro, Cynthia (April 29, 2009). "Lieutenant General Edward Soriano: Highest Ranking Filipino-American in the US Army". Voice of Fil-America (Asian Journal). http://www.asianjournal.com/voice-of-fil-america/72-voice-of-fil-america/1748-lieutenant-general-edward-soriano-highest-ranking-filipino-american-in-the-us-army.html. Retrieved May 30, 2009.
- ^ Eljera, Bert (August 22–28, 1997). "Major General". AsianWeek. http://www.asianweek.com/082297/newsmaker.html. Retrieved May 30, 2009.
- ^ 1st Infantry Division bio
- ^ "Lieutenant General EDWARD SORIANO". Fort Riley. United States Army. http://www.riley.army.mil/bigredone/commandteam/Former/ADC/Soriano,%20Edward.htm. Retrieved 2009-05-30.
- ^ Bohlen, Michelle (November 18, 2008). "Northrop Grumman Awarded 2009 FEMA National Level Exercise Contract". News Releases (Northrop Grumman Corporation). http://www.irconnect.com/noc/press/pages/news_releases.html?d=154893. Retrieved May 31, 2009.
- ^ "The Home Front Cares Board of Directors". The Home Front Cares. http://www.thehomefrontcares.org/Board.html. Retrieved 2009-05-31.[dead link]
- ^ "Goodwill Industries of Colorado Springs elects 2006 board of directors". The Colorado Springs Business Journal (AllBusiness.com, Inc.). February 3, 2006. http://www.allbusiness.com/specialty-businesses/non-profit-businesses/1122938-1.html. Retrieved May 31, 2009.
- ^ "Board of Directors". The Mountain Post Historical Center. http://www.fortcarsonmuseum.com/board-of-directors. Retrieved 2009-05-31.
- 1946 births
- American people of Filipino descent
- Filipino emigrants to the United States
- United States Army generals
- Recipients of the Legion of Merit
- Recipients of the Bronze Star Medal
- Recipients of the Ranger tab
- Living people
- San Jose State University alumni
- Naturalized citizens of the United States
- American military personnel of Filipino descent
