United States Army, World War II. "Born in 1921 in Hebbronville (Jim Hogg County) as the son of David Carrillo Chapa and Emma Peña, Mr. Carrillo served in the U.S. Army during World War II, winning the Bronze Star for his service." Biographical sketch, Sixtieth Session (1967-1968).
Tejano Struggle for Representation 2004.