Patriots From The Barrio

Dave Gutierrez

Historian, writer and author Dave Gutierrez shares the stories of Latino Americans who have served this nation. Stories of patriotic men and women who came from Latino communities of this country to defend America in a time of war. In each episode Gutierrez shines a light on stories that have remained in the shadows of history. Each story takes us on a historical journey of discovery on heroic Latino Americans in defense of their country. Gutierrez's book Patriots from the Barrio: the true story of Company E 141st Infantry, tells the true story of the only all Mexican American US Army unit in WWII. The book was named one of the top history books of all time by Book Riot. Gutierrez has been featured at the National WWII Museum in New Orleans and appeared in the PBS Documentary, American Historia: The Untold History of Latinos.Hollywood Actor/Producer Wilmer Valderrama's production company has obtained the film rights to Patriots from the Barrio with plans for a future film based on the true story.

Episodes

  1. Patriots from the Barrio: Episode 5 - MSG Roy Benavidez

    08/05/2025

    Patriots from the Barrio: Episode 5 - MSG Roy Benavidez

    Historian and author Dave Gutierrez welcomes guest author Yvette Benavidez Garcia to the show to discuss her book Tango Mike Mike. The book details her father Medal of Honor recipient Master Sergeant Roy P. Benavidez. Yvette gives us insight into the life of one of the most recognized Hispanic Medal of Honor recipients.

    49 min
  2. Patriots from the Barrio: Episode 4- Sgt Ramon G. Gutierrez part 2

    06/27/2025

    Patriots from the Barrio: Episode 4- Sgt Ramon G. Gutierrez part 2

    Historian and author Dave Gutierrez discusses Sgt. Ramon Gutierrez who served in Company E 141st Infantry 36th Division during WWII. In part 2, Dave takes us from the barrios of Texas to the front lines in some of the most horric battles in Italy during WWII. Grandson Henry Ozuna joins the show and discusses his granfather's heroic action during operation Avalanche at Salerno. In 2011 the Mexican American Veterans Association (MAVA) of Wichita Falls Texas named Sgt Ramon Gutierrez their Veteran of the Year. In 2025 Texas State Rep Wes Virdell introuduce resolution HCR 115, the nomination of Sgt. Ramon Gutierrez for the Texas Legislative Medal of Honor. To support author Dave Gutierrez on Spreaker: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/patriots-from-the-barrio--6446284/support Website: https://authordavegutierrez.com/

    36 min
  3. Patriots from the Barrio: Episode 3 - Sgt Ramon G. Gutierrez part 1

    06/26/2025

    Patriots from the Barrio: Episode 3 - Sgt Ramon G. Gutierrez part 1

    Historian and author Dave Gutierrez discusses Sgt. Ramon Gutierrez who served in Company E 141st Infantry 36th Division during WWII. In part 1, Dave takes us through the segregation of Mexican Americans during the Great Depression and some of the men of Company E that served in the only all Mexican American US Army unit in WWII.

    30 min
  4. D Day Bonus Episode - PFC Francisco C. Garza

    06/06/2025 ·  BONUS

    D Day Bonus Episode - PFC Francisco C. Garza

    Historian and author Dave Gutierrez highlights this bonus episode on the story of Mexican American paratrooper Francisco C. Garza of Calvert Texas who served with 508th Parachute Infantry Regimnet in the 82nd Airborne Division during the D-Day landings at Normandy France. Also highlighted is Alfredo N. Guzman of El Paso Texas who also served in the unit. * The 508th Parachute Infantry Regiment Association website: http://508pir.org/index.htm Author Dave Gutierrez website: https://authordavegutierrez.com/

    23 min
  5. Patriots from the Barrio Podcast - Memorial Day Special 2025

    05/26/2025 ·  BONUS

    Patriots from the Barrio Podcast - Memorial Day Special 2025

    Patriots From The Barrio Podcast - Memorial Day Special Author Dave Gutierrez highlights Latino veterans who made the ultimate sacrifice while in service of their country.

    10 min
  6. Patriots from the Barrio Podcast: Episode 2 - Lt. Oscar F. Perdomo

    05/07/2025

    Patriots from the Barrio Podcast: Episode 2 - Lt. Oscar F. Perdomo

    In Episode 2 of Patriots from the Barrio Podcast, historian and author Dave Gutierrez shares the true story of Lt. Oscar F. Perdomo, the last American Ace in a day of WWII. Oscar's inspirational story of a Mexican American overcoming many obstacles just to become an officer and a pilot in the US Army Air Corp is chronicled. Gutierrez breaks down Lt. Perdomo’s historic aerial combat mission in his P-47 Thunderbolt that also earned him the Distinguished Service Cross.

    37 min
  7. Patriots from the Barrio Podcast: Episode 1 - Silvestre Herrera

    05/07/2025

    Patriots from the Barrio Podcast: Episode 1 - Silvestre Herrera

    In Episode 1 of Patriots from the Barrio Podcast, historian and author Dave Gutierrez shares the story of Medal of Honor recipient Silvestre Herrera. Herrera's unique story of a Mexican national awarded the Medal of Honor for his courageous action on the battlefield during WWII has inspired generations.

    26 min

  8. TRAILER

    Trailer - Patriots from the Barrio Announcement

    Historian, writer, and author Dave Gutierrez announces new podcast that focuses on historical Latino veterans: Patriots from the Barrio Podcast

    3 min

Trailer

About

Historian, writer and author Dave Gutierrez shares the stories of Latino Americans who have served this nation. Stories of patriotic men and women who came from Latino communities of this country to defend America in a time of war. In each episode Gutierrez shines a light on stories that have remained in the shadows of history. Each story takes us on a historical journey of discovery on heroic Latino Americans in defense of their country. Gutierrez's book Patriots from the Barrio: the true story of Company E 141st Infantry, tells the true story of the only all Mexican American US Army unit in WWII. The book was named one of the top history books of all time by Book Riot. Gutierrez has been featured at the National WWII Museum in New Orleans and appeared in the PBS Documentary, American Historia: The Untold History of Latinos.Hollywood Actor/Producer Wilmer Valderrama's production company has obtained the film rights to Patriots from the Barrio with plans for a future film based on the true story.

Information

  • Creator
    Dave Gutierrez
  • Years Active
    2K
  • Episodes
    8
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Dave Gutierrez
  • Show Website
    Patriots From The Barrio