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Ysmael R. Villegas, better known as Smiley, was born on 21 March, 1924 in Casa Blanca, California. He was the son of a Mexican immigrant father and a Mexican-American mother. He grew up in a poor family and had to work from a young age to help support his family. At the age of 21, Smiley joined the United States Navy and served in World War II. After the war, he returned to California and began working as a mechanic. He eventually opened his own auto repair shop in Los Angeles. In the 1950s, Smiley began to make a name for himself in the music industry. He was a talented singer and songwriter, and he wrote and performed many popular songs, including "Smile," "Casa Blanca," and "Tequila." He also wrote and produced several albums, including "Smiley's Greatest Hits" and "Smiley's Best." Smiley was married twice and had four children. He passed away on April 15, 2009, at the age of 85. Throughout his life, Smiley was known for his generosity and kindness. He was a beloved figure in the music industry and was respected by many. He was also an advocate for the rights of Mexican-Americans and was a strong supporter of the civil rights movement.

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Age 21 years old
Zodiac Sign Aries
Born 21 March 1924
Birthday 21 March
Birthplace Casa Blanca, California
Date of death (1945-03-20)
Died Place Luzon, Philippines
Nationality United States

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1978

Initially Villegas was buried at Riverside's Olivewood Cemetery in 1949. His remains were reinterred to become the first veteran buried at the Riverside National Cemetery when that cemetery opened on November 11, 1978.

1945

On March 1, 1945, Villegas' company found itself engaged in combat against Japanese forces at Villa Verde Trail on Luzon Island in the Philippines, in what is known as the Battle of Luzon. His squad was attacked by an enemy machinegun nest. Villegas took it upon himself to save his squad by destroying the nest and its occupants. For his actions he was awarded the Silver Star medal.

On March 20, 1945, the day before his 21st birthday, Villegas was ordered to lead his squad in an advance which would result in the taking of a hill. They confronted an enemy which was entrenched and who attacked them with heavy machinegun and rifle fire. He led his men towards the crest of the hill and then upon his own initiative attacked five enemy foxholes, killing all of their occupants. Villegas was mortally wounded when he attacked the sixth foxhole. His bravery inspired his troupes to take the rest of the hill.

On October 19, 1945, President Harry S. Truman posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor to Villegas. The medal was presented to his widow by Col. G. B. Appleman on November 1, 1945, at Camp Haan in Riverside, California. An estimated 2000 people attended the ceremony.

1944

Villegas joined the United States Army in July 1944. After he finished his basic training, he was assigned to Company F, 127th Infantry Regiment, 32nd Infantry Division which was assigned to the invasion of the Philippines.

Villegas, nicknamed “Smiley”, married Lillie Sanchez in 1944, one month before he was sent to war in the Pacific. He never met their son who was born two weeks after Villegas was killed in action.

1924

Staff Sergeant Ysmael “Smiley” Reyes Villegas (March 21, 1924 – March 20, 1945), was a United States Army soldier who was posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor, the United States' highest military decoration, for heroism during World War II at the Battle of Luzon.

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