Men Serving Our Country
This page in the Montes Family Website is a salute to the Great Men, with Ancestry in San Elizario, Texas, that have served our Country with Pride, Allegiance and Loyalty. Telesforo Montes served in the Texas Rangers in the 1870’s, as did his sons, Jesus Montes and Severo Montes. Their descendants continued in this glorious tradition and are shown in chronological order from present to the Second World War.
Joel Alexander Montes, United States Marine Corps, Iraq, 2008
Joel is the son of Conrado Montes, grandson of Conrado Virgilio Montes and great grandson of
Jose Jesus Montes.
Joel is standing in the second row from the top, fifth from the right.
Miguel Montes, United States Marine Corps, Vietnam, 1967
Mike is the son of Conrado Virgilio Montes, grandson of Jose Jesus Montes and
great grandson of
Jesus Montes.
Agustin Montes, United States Navy, Guam/Vietnam, 1967
Tin is the son of Conrado Virgilio Montes, grandson of Jose Jesus Montes and great grandson of
Jesus Montes.
Agustin is sitting in front row on far left. Note: Agustin graduated First in his Class
Ignacio Montes, United States Navy, Vietnam, 1968
Nachito is the son of Conrado Virgilio Montes, grandson of Jose Jesus Montes and great grandson of Jesus Montes.
Gustavo Montes, United States Marine Corps, China Sea, 1961
Gus is the son of Gustavo Manuel Montes, grandson of Jose Jesus Montes and great grandson of Jesus Montes.
Antonio Montes, United States Army, Korean War, 1953
Antonio is the son of Jose Jesus Montes, grandson of Jesus Montes and great grandson of
Telesforo Montes.
Conrado Virgilio Montes, United States Army, WWII, 1942
Conrado Virgilio is the son of Jose Jesus Montes, grandson of Jesus Montes and great grandson of
Telesforo Montes.
Luis Montes, United States Army, WWII, 1942
Luis is the son of Jose Jesus Montes, grandson of Jesus Montes and great grandson of
Telesforo Montes.
