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He graduated from [[San Jose State University]], later earning a Masters degree from the [[University of Missouri]], and was commissioned through [[Army ROTC]] in 1970. His commands include Company A, 3d Battalion, [[47th Infantry Regiment (United States)|47th Infantry]] of the 3d Brigade of the [[U.S. 9th Infantry Division]] 1973-1975; 2nd Battalion, 41st Infantry, 2nd Armored Division at Fort Hood, Texas; 1st Brigade, 4th Infantry Division; and [[7th Infantry Division (United States)|7th Infantry Division]] at [[Fort Carson]]. His final assignment was as Commanding General of I Corps and [[Fort Lewis]], [[Washington]] from August 2002 to November 2004.<ref name="1ID">[http://www.1id.army.mil/1ID/Leaders/Former/ADC/Soriano,%20Edward.htm 1st Infantry Division bio]</ref> He finally retired on March 1st 2005.<ref>{{cite web | title=Lieutenant General EDWARD SORIANO | url=http://www.riley.army.mil/bigredone/commandteam/Former/ADC/Soriano,%20Edward.htm | work=Fort Riley | publisher=United States Army | date= | accessdate=2009-05-30}}</ref> |
He graduated from [[San Jose State University]], later earning a Masters degree from the [[University of Missouri]], and was commissioned through [[Army ROTC]] in 1970. His commands include Company A, 3d Battalion, [[47th Infantry Regiment (United States)|47th Infantry]] of the 3d Brigade of the [[U.S. 9th Infantry Division]] 1973-1975; 2nd Battalion, 41st Infantry, 2nd Armored Division at Fort Hood, Texas; 1st Brigade, 4th Infantry Division; and [[7th Infantry Division (United States)|7th Infantry Division]] at [[Fort Carson]]. His final assignment was as Commanding General of I Corps and [[Fort Lewis]], [[Washington]] from August 2002 to November 2004.<ref name="1ID">[http://www.1id.army.mil/1ID/Leaders/Former/ADC/Soriano,%20Edward.htm 1st Infantry Division bio]</ref> He finally retired on March 1st 2005.<ref>{{cite web | title=Lieutenant General EDWARD SORIANO | url=http://www.riley.army.mil/bigredone/commandteam/Former/ADC/Soriano,%20Edward.htm | work=Fort Riley | publisher=United States Army | date= | accessdate=2009-05-30}}</ref> |
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After retirement he has been employeed by [[Northrup Grumman]] as a program manager,<ref>{{cite news |first=Michelle |last=Bohlen |
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|authorlink= |coauthors= |title=Northrop Grumman Awarded 2009 FEMA National Level Exercise Contract |url=http://www.irconnect.com/noc/press/pages/news_releases.html?d=154893 |work=News Releases |publisher=Northrop Grumman Corporation |date=November 18, 2008 |accessdate=May 31, 2009}}</ref> while sitting on numerous [[boards of directors]] including Home Front Cares,<ref>{{cite web | title=The Home Front Cares™ Board of Directors | url=http://www.thehomefrontcares.org/Board.html | work= | publisher=The Home Front Cares | date= | accessdate=2009-05-31}}</ref> and [[Goodwill Industries]] of [[Colorado Springs, Colorado|Colorado Springs]].<ref>{{cite news |first= |last= |authorlink= |coauthors= |title=Goodwill Industries of Colorado Springs elects 2006 board of directors |url=http://www.allbusiness.com/specialty-businesses/non-profit-businesses/1122938-1.html |work=The Colorado Springs Business Journal |publisher=AllBusiness.com, Inc. |date=February 3 2006 |accessdate=May 31, 2009}}</ref> Additionally he is the present President, and board member of the Mountain Post Historical Center at Fort Carson.<ref>{{cite web | title=Board of Directors | url=http://www.fortcarsonmuseum.com/board-of-directors | work= | publisher=The Mountain Post Historical Center | date= | accessdate=2009-05-31}}</ref> |
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==Decorations and Badges== |
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Edward Soriano | |
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 Lieutenant General Edward Soriano | |
| Allegiance | United States of America |
| Service/ | United States Army |
| Years of service | 1970-2005 |
| Rank | Lieutenant General |
| Commands held | I Corps 7th Infantry Division |
| Battles/wars | Operation Desert Shield/Storm |
Lieutenant General Edward Soriano (born November 1946) was the highest-ranking, currently serving, Filipino American in the United States Army until his retirement in 2004. He remains the highest ranked Filipino American to have served in the United States Military, as of April 2009.[1]
Biography
Born in Pangasinan to Ilocos Sur natives, he immigrated to the Salinas, California in the 1960's. His father was a Corporal in the 57th Infantry (PS) during World War II and became a POW subjected to the Bataan Death March, later in the Korean War, he again became a POW. During this time 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 him to join the military after graduating from Salinas High School.[1]
He graduated from San Jose State University, later earning a Masters degree from the University of Missouri, and 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, 41st Infantry, 2nd Armored Division at Fort Hood, Texas; 1st Brigade, 4th Infantry Division; and 7th Infantry Division at Fort Carson. His final assignment was as Commanding General of I Corps and Fort Lewis, Washington from August 2002 to November 2004.[3] He finally retired on March 1st 2005.[4]
After retirement he has been employeed by Northrup Grumman as a program manager,[5] while sitting on numerous boards of directors including Home Front Cares,[6] and Goodwill Industries of Colorado Springs.[7] Additionally he is the present President, and board member of the Mountain Post Historical Center at Fort Carson.[8]
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References
- ^ 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. Retrieved May 30, 2009.
{{cite news}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter:|coauthors=(help) - ^ Eljera, Bert (August 22–28, 1997). "Major General". AsianWeek. Retrieved May 30, 2009.
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- ^ "Lieutenant General EDWARD SORIANO". Fort Riley. United States Army. Retrieved 2009-05-30.
- ^ Bohlen, Michelle (November 18, 2008). "Northrop Grumman Awarded 2009 FEMA National Level Exercise Contract". News Releases. Northrop Grumman Corporation. Retrieved May 31, 2009.
{{cite news}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter:|coauthors=(help) - ^ "The Home Front Cares™ Board of Directors". The Home Front Cares. Retrieved 2009-05-31.
- ^ "Goodwill Industries of Colorado Springs elects 2006 board of directors". The Colorado Springs Business Journal. AllBusiness.com, Inc. February 3 2006. Retrieved May 31, 2009.
{{cite news}}: Check date values in:|date=(help); Cite has empty unknown parameter:|coauthors=(help) - ^ "Board of Directors". The Mountain Post Historical Center. Retrieved 2009-05-31.