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Alfredo Abon Lee, 85, Cuban military officer.
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|Captain Alfredo Abón Lee (October 25, 1927 – December 4, 2012) was a Cuban army officer of Chinese Cuban ancestry who was the commander of the garrison at Yaguajay Squadron and was sent to Las Villas, replacing Colonel Roger Rojas Lavernia, where he fought the 26th of July Movement in December 1958 in one of the final engagements of the Cuban Revolution. Before that, he served in the Battalion 22 during operations in Eastern Cuba.
He died on December 4, 2012, in Englewood, New Jersey, United States.
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Trivia & Knowledge· 16 questions
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1.What was the exact date of death for Alfredo Abon Lee?
- A.December 4, 2012correct
- B.October 25, 2012
- C.December 4, 1958
- D.October 25, 1927
Alfredo Abon Lee died on December 4, 2012.
Source: biographical closing
2.In which country was Alfredo Abon Lee serving when he fought the 26th of July Movement?
- A.United States
- B.Mexico
- C.Cubacorrect
- D.China
Alfredo Abon Lee fought the 26th of July Movement as part of the Cuban Revolution.
Source: biographical introduction
3.Alfredo Abon Lee replaced his predecessor in which specific location?
- A.Yaguajay
- B.Eastern Cuba
- C.Englewood
- D.Las Villascorrect
Alfredo Abon Lee was sent to Las Villas to replace Colonel Roger Rojas Lavernia.
Source: biographical introduction
4.What role did Alfredo Abon Lee hold at the Yaguajay Squadron?
- A.Recruitment officer
- B.Medical assistant
- C.Supply officer
- D.Commander of the garrisoncorrect
Alfredo Abon Lee was the commander of the garrison at Yaguajay Squadron.
Source: biographical introduction
5.What was the nationality of the military Alfredo Abon Lee served?
- A.American
- B.Cubancorrect
- C.Spanish
- D.Chinese
Alfredo Abon Lee was a Cuban army officer.
Source: biographical header
6.Prior to his assignment in Las Villas, where did Alfredo Abon Lee conduct operations?
- A.Northern Cuba
- B.Western Cuba
- C.Southern Cuba
- D.Eastern Cubacorrect
Alfredo Abon Lee served in Battalion 22 during operations in Eastern Cuba.
Source: biographical introduction
7.What was the date of birth of Alfredo Abon Lee?
- A.October 25, 1958
- B.December 4, 1927
- C.December 4, 2012
- D.October 25, 1927correct
Alfredo Abon Lee was born on October 25, 1927.
Source: biographical header
8.What was the ethnic background of Alfredo Abon Lee?
- A.Spanish Cuban
- B.Chinese Cubancorrect
- C.Russian Cuban
- D.African Cuban
Alfredo Abon Lee was a Cuban army officer of Chinese Cuban ancestry.
Source: biographical introduction
9.In which city did Alfredo Abon Lee pass away?
- A.Miami, Florida
- B.Englewood, New Jerseycorrect
- C.New York City, New York
- D.Havana, Cuba
Alfredo Abon Lee died on December 4, 2012, in Englewood, New Jersey.
Source: biographical closing
10.What was the military rank of Alfredo Abon Lee at the time of his death?
- A.General
- B.Colonel
- C.Captaincorrect
- D.Lieutenant
The text identifies Alfredo Abon Lee as a captain.
Source: biographical header
11.Which military unit did Alfredo Abon Lee serve in during operations in Eastern Cuba?
- A.Battalion 22correct
- B.Division 10
- C.Regiment 45
- D.Squadron 18
Before being sent to Las Villas, Alfredo Abon Lee served in Battalion 22 during operations in Eastern Cuba.
Source: biographical introduction
12.Who did Alfredo Abon Lee replace when he was sent to Las Villas?
- A.Ernesto Guevara
- B.Roger Rojas Laverniacorrect
- C.Fidel Castro
- D.Fulgenico Batista
Alfredo Abon Lee was sent to Las Villas to replace Colonel Roger Rojas Lavernia.
Source: biographical introduction
13.During which month and year did Alfredo Abon Lee fight the 26th of July Movement?
- A.January 1959
- B.December 1958correct
- C.December 2012
- D.October 1927
Alfredo Abon Lee fought the 26th of July Movement in December 1958.
Source: biographical introduction
14.Where was the garrison located that Alfredo Abon Lee commanded?
- A.Yaguajay Squadroncorrect
- B.Eastern Cuba Front
- C.Englewood Base
- D.Havana Garrison
Alfredo Abon Lee was the commander of the garrison at the Yaguajay Squadron.
Source: biographical introduction
15.What was the age of Alfredo Abon Lee at the time of his death?
- A.82
- B.85correct
- C.88
- D.90
Alfredo Abon Lee was 85 years old when he died.
Source: biographical header
16.What specific event marked the engagement involving Alfredo Abon Lee in December 1958?
- A.The Cold War
- B.The Bay of Pigs
- C.The Battle of Havana
- D.The Cuban Revolutioncorrect
Alfredo Abon Lee fought in one of the final engagements of the Cuban Revolution in December 1958.
Source: biographical introduction
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