Politics & Government

Hunter Continues to Lobby for Medal of Honor for Fallen Marine

Rep. Duncan Hunter introduced a joint House-Senate resolution on Tuesday.

Rep. Duncan Hunter introduced a joint House-Senate resolution recommending that Marine Sgt. Rafael Peralta receive a posthumous award, according to a U-T San Diego report.

Peralta died on Nov. 15, 2004 in Fallujah while serving with the 1st Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment. He was 25.

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