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Post by VeeVee on Jul 5, 2006 22:10:50 GMT -5
Perry's email gave me this idea as a forum topic. Do you have any relatives who served in a past war?
My one grandfather was a civil engineer and was inducted as a major in the Philippine army at the outbreak of WWII. He was involved in bridge demolitions during the retreat. He was cut off from Bataan during the retreat so he made his way back to his family instead. Otherwise I may not be here today. ;D
One of my older uncles was a guerrilla in Negros during WWII.
I'm still researching a name sake if he was a grand uncle of mine. He was Pvt. Jose Verano (I'm also a Jose - Jose Victor Santos Verano) of the 45th Infantry, Philippine Scouts. Died in Abucay Hacienda.
I'm also researching another Verano who was with the 26th Cavalry, died in April 7th 1942 most likely from the last series of stands to save Bataan.
Verano is not a very common Filipino name so they may be kin.
Ray, can you tell a little bit more about your dad and uncle? Those are great pictures you sent in.
V
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Post by legionnaire on Jul 5, 2006 23:46:42 GMT -5
My Uncle a PMA graduate serve in Bataan and the death march. He retired a one star brigadier in the PA. He lost some of his fingers from sharpnel from the bombardment of Manila during the liberation.
I still have his pistol belt. I had his garand belt and his one star helmet years ago when I was a kid. I remenber seeing his handy talkie in his bedroom.
My mother told me that he father was buried with his Rayadillo uniform.
Philip
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Post by OneZero on Jul 9, 2006 9:16:16 GMT -5
My grandfather (father side) was a guerilla in Rizal province. He was KIA somewhere in Rizal. That was all i ever knew about my grandfather as told to me when i was very young by my late grandmother.
I got an Uncle (brother of my mom) who was a guerilla in Cabanatuan (their home province). He survived the war but died before i was born so i never got the chance to meet him.
There is one 'Death March' veteran that i met, he's the father of the husband of my sister. I just met him twice and I never really had the guts to ask him about the war, he's the silent type that rarely smiles. (i guess i understand) He died a couple of years ago.
I Salute all these people that fought for our freedom.
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Post by kalbs on Jul 24, 2006 8:32:35 GMT -5
My father was in the British Army and mom in the Royal navy during WW2. My dad never said much but his friends did. The scar on his shoulder from a kar98 bayonet said lots about him. A gentle man but his scars ran deeper than what was visable.
God rest his soul
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Post by bravotwozero on Jul 24, 2006 16:47:08 GMT -5
My Uncle was among those who were in the Death March. He was able to escape and fight with the guerillas. When he died of lung cancer in the late 70s, an American flag was draped over his coffin and he was given a 21 gun salute.
I don't remember much but I am sure my uncle received a medal for his actions in World War II against the Japanese. There was even a book about Filipino heroes of World War II written by a Filipino officer in the late 1980s. My uncle was mentioned there. My Dad had a copy of that book with a dedication from the author. Sadly, I can't recall the title nor the author of the book and the copy that we have is now lost. Does anybody else remember such a book? I believe the author of that book was an officer in the Philippine Air Force.
By the way, my uncle's name is "Pedro Rocamora".
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Post by RayAdillO on Jul 27, 2006 5:14:13 GMT -5
Perry's email gave me this idea as a forum topic. Do you have any relatives who served in a past war? My one grandfather was a civil engineer and was inducted as a major in the Philippine army at the outbreak of WWII. He was involved in bridge demolitions during the retreat. He was cut off from Bataan during the retreat so he made his way back to his family instead. Otherwise I may not be here today. ;D One of my older uncles was a guerrilla in Negros during WWII. I'm still researching a name sake if he was a grand uncle of mine. He was Pvt. Jose Verano (I'm also a Jose - Jose Victor Santos Verano) of the 45th Infantry, Philippine Scouts. Died in Abucay Hacienda. I'm also researching another Verano who was with the 26th Cavalry, died in April 7th 1942 most likely from the last series of stands to save Bataan. Verano is not a very common Filipino name so they may be kin. Ray, can you tell a little bit more about your dad and uncle? Those are great pictures you sent in. V I salute the valor of your grand dad and uncle as well as all the the gallant fathers, mothers, uncles and forefathers of everyone else here. As for my dad, he was in the 22nd Inf Regt. 2nd bat. 21st division PA as a 3rd Lieut. under Capinpin. His silver star was for his role in the defense of Mt.Samat. My uncle first served with the Philippine Scouts until he transferred to engineers for the 1st Infantry division PA. He had a Distinguished Service Cross citation for having cleared a path of enemy troops enabling the escape of his entire unit which was surrounded somewhere during the Bataan campaign. Brothers in Arms (George & Tony) At the fall of Bataan they both went through the death march. They both met each other again at Camp O'Donnell. Both were released about the same time. Both spent some time recuperating in hospitals due to malaria but at least they survived and got home safe. They later joined Arturo Cabangbang's guerillas. My Dad, Antonio (born August 2, 1919 and still works for the U.S. Postal Service) ;D After the war, my dad rejoined the reconstituted Philippine Army, fought the Huk campaign, worked for DND and finally became an instructor at the general staff college. My uncle rejoined the PS and then the U.S. Army engineers, fought in Korea, and lastly tested nuclear weapons at Los Alamos before joining an MIC. My Uncle, George (born on Washington's birthday, February 22, 1922; died of cancer October 1981) I also had a brother who fought in Mindanao with the PN at several sea encounters in the muslim insurgency campaign during the early 80's. Antonio Ortega Jr. USNA class 1979 (born Sept. 10, 1956; Missing in Action Sept 20, 1981)
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Post by VeeVee on Dec 19, 2007 6:49:51 GMT -5
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Post by RayAdillO on Dec 19, 2007 14:28:17 GMT -5
Can't help but love that smart hat. Reminds me of something me and philip missed out on e-bay Cheers to your grandad, VeeVee.....and to the gallant Commonwealth Army engineer corps!
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Post by rickthelibrarian on Dec 29, 2007 18:58:40 GMT -5
My grandfather served as an Army doctor in WWI. He made it to France just before the end of the war. One of the base hospitals he served at briefly was the 212th (we have a few letters from that location). His grest-granddaughter, my daughter, served with the 212th MASH in Iraq in 2003. The MASH unit is the linial descendent of the 212 B.H.
I have my daughter ( mentioned above) and two sons-in-law in the U.S. Army currently. I had an uncle who was in the Marines in WWI and made it as far west as Guam and Wake. Don't know if he made it to the Philippines.
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Post by markswastate on Dec 29, 2007 23:35:09 GMT -5
My Great Uncle Roscoe Boyd served in the US Army and helped liberate the Philippine Islands. My Father in Law was in the 1st Inf Div PA and survived the Bataan Death March. I saw action in Iraq back in 1991 when assigned to the 1st Inf Div and attached to the 2nd Armored Division.
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Post by VeeVee on Dec 30, 2007 20:17:16 GMT -5
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Post by VeeVee on Dec 31, 2007 0:46:38 GMT -5
I found another picture of my grandfather. This time when he was a UP Cadet in 1928. He's on the bottom row with an X on him.
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Post by markswastate on Dec 31, 2007 1:18:24 GMT -5
veevee....... Here's a picture of me outside of Basra back in 1991. Atop a set of 4x23mm towed antiaircraft guns. I tried to talk the platoon sergeant into letting me hook it up to the back of the Deuce and a half, but he said no Yes, I AM wearing green cammies! We were airlifted over to Saudi on Dec 14th 1990 from our base in West Germany. ONLY ones to go on the post. The Infantry unit there was highly po'd that we went. I was assigned to Detachment 1, 101 MI Bn, 1st Inf Div (FWD) out of Goeppingen, W. Germany. Were were a radio intercept unit consisting mainly of Russian and German linguists! Why we got sent to Desert Shield/Storm, I'll never know. Got some more pics, but most are back at my parents' place in Kentucky.
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Post by kerwin on Jan 3, 2008 10:43:19 GMT -5
My grandfather served in the war with an army engineering battalion in Bukidnon, his name is Miguel B. Picardal. He was captured by the Japanese near Malaybalay with his bestfriend (who became his brother in law) Engr. Eduardo Neri Marfori and a few others. They blew up a bridge near Malaybalay, Bukidnon to delay the japs in capturing the Del Monte Airfield which was used by Gen MacArthur in his escape to Australia. They were POWs for about a year and later released... I do not remember the prison camp's name but they were later transferred to an interment camp that used to be the Misamis Oriental High school. I wonder which unit they belonged to. My Grandma Adelina, Ed Marfori's sister was in Manila during the Japanese Invasion, She tried to return to Cagayan de Misamis (CDOC) by boat named the SS Corregidor but her male Cousins prevented her from doing so because of the risk of the japs attacking merchant ships. Her ticket was used instead by a family friend named Jimmy Frias, who was an excellent swimmer in Ateneo. The Ship MV Corregidor hits a mine and sinks in the shark infested waters of Manila bay. Frias was instrumental in saving a lot of people, including my grandma's cousin Briccio Tamparong. The Steamer MV Corregidor: website.lineone.net/~tom_lee/engadineimg.htmFrom official Chronolgy of the US Navy Dec 17, Wed. 1941 Pacific Philippine steamship Corregidor, crowded with about 1,200 passengers fleeing Manila for Mindanao, hits an Army mine off Corregidor and sinks with heavy loss of life. Motor torpedo boats PT-32, PT-34, and PT-35 pick up 282 survivors (196 by PT-32 alone) distributing them between Corregidor and the requisitioned French steamship Si-Kiang; seven of those rescued die of injuries suffered in the tragedy. Dr. Jurgen Rohwer, in his volume on Axis submarine successes, attributes the sinking to a mine laid by Japanese submarine I 124 on 8 December 1941 off Corregidor, P.I. Interestingly, Corregidor was formerly the British seaplane carrier HMS Engadine, which took part in the Battle of Jutland in 1916. www.ibiblio.org/hyperwar/USN/USN-Chron/USN-Chron-1941.html
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Post by beancent on Jan 23, 2008 12:52:13 GMT -5
My grandfather finished his ROTC in UP in 1937 while taking up fine arts. He was a born artist and also taught at the Pasig Elem. School (Art Appreciation) until he was called up to serve. He was acting platoon sergeant of 3rd P, L Coy, 1st Bn., 41st Rgt, 41st ID, USAFFE in Abucay. He was captured together with his patrol behind enemy lines in Orani (how the hell did they get there?!), 10 Jan. 1942. He escaped and took a boat to Malabon and went to Manila to report but the city was already under the Japanese. He went back to Pasig to lie low, fearing the 5th column and was able to join the guerilla forces in August of 1943. After the liberation of Pasig, he immediately reported at the UST as early as March 1945 and was assigned as: Sign Painter of the 3rd Replacement Battalion APO 73 (18 March to 23 April 1945) As per par 3, SO #27 transferred to HPA - APO 501 Draftsman - G3 Section Request for transfer to 4th QMS or 3rd Replacement Bn APO 73, due to health, 22 May 1945. Applied for: Flight Training to Chief Air Corps 25 May 1945
He passed away in 24 May 1993. His name was Geronimo Agustin San Juan SN 014013. A true son of Pasig, an artist, a soldier...
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Post by VeeVee on Jan 23, 2008 14:28:08 GMT -5
Thanks for sharing... wow that was a long range patrol. You have to go past Samal to get to Orani.
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Post by beancent on Jan 23, 2008 21:29:32 GMT -5
Their unit was attacked again and again along the line but they were able to repulse the enemy. Unfortunately, the enemy was able to pinpoint their locations (through probing banzai attacks) and the skies were filled with artillery shells. They retreated but was ordered to hold the line. In the chaos, an American captain ordered them to regroup. And in Jan. 10, they were captured in Orani. Maybe they intended to go there, but probably they were just lost. hehehehe ;D
When I read his memoirs it clearly shows that their morale was up and were very eager to fight thinking that they will defeat the enemy. My grandpa only realized that it was lost when he came to Manila and was shocked to see it occupied by the enemy.
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Post by legionnaire on Mar 4, 2008 16:20:00 GMT -5
My Uncle and only brother of my Mother's side. My Uncle a PCA graduate class 1931 serve in Bataan and was in the death march but was able to escaped. He retired a one star brigadier in the PA. He lost some of his fingers from sharpnel from the bombardment of Manila during the liberation. Distinguish Service Star, Gold Cross Medal, Silver Star (US), Military Merit medal, Military Commendation ribbon, Long Service medal I thank you Dr. Rico Jose for sending this info and helping me find out more oabout my uncle. Thanks through the courtesy of Ray Ortega.
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Post by VeeVee on Mar 5, 2008 6:50:56 GMT -5
Good find Philip. Did Dr. Jose email this to you? Did he say if he was able to meet up with Capt. Fernandez?
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Post by legionnaire on Mar 5, 2008 14:37:04 GMT -5
Rico did not mention about him meeting with Mr. Fernandez. Will check with him as I have to thank him again on this.
Philip
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