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José Balitón Nísperos
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Born (1887-12-30)December 30, 1887
San Fernando, La Union, Captaincy General of the Philippines
Died September 1, 1922(1922-09-01) (aged 34)
San Fernando, La Union, Philippine Islands
Place of burial
Lingsat Cemetery
Allegiance United States of America
Service/branch
Years of service 1907 - 1912
Rank Corporal
Unit 34th Company, Philippine Scouts
Battles/wars
Awards Medal of Honor
Other work Police Officer

José Balitón Nísperos (December 30, 1887 – September 1, 1922) was a member of the Philippine Scouts who received the Medal of Honor during the Moro Rebellion. He was the first Asian to be awarded the medal. On September 24, 1911, at Lapurap, Basilan, Philippines, Nísperos, a member of the U.S. Army's 34th Company of the Philippine Scouts, defended his unit's position against natives armed with spears despite being severely wounded. Nísperos became the first Filipino and Asian to receive the Medal of Honor; the medal was presented by Brigadier General Bell in February 1913.

Nisperos joined the Philippine Scouts in December 1907. Due to wounds suffered in his MOH action, he was discharged at the rank of corporal for disability in June 1912.

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