My Grandpa

[medic]

Good day, gents. I'm new here, and I got interested because of my grandfather:

1st Lt. Ildefonso Legaspi Martinez, 103rd Infantry Regiment, Lapham Guerillas, LGAF:


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Here's a photo of the officers upon arrival in Tarlac for a reunion. Unfortunately they were in civvies. My Grandpa is the 3rd chap kneeling from the left front.

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Here's his USAFFE ID Card:


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Note: We have exactly the same height and weight, and his signature is exactly the same as my father's, who was a junior. I used to forge his signature on my absent slips in college, heh heh.

Back of ID:

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His Veteran's card:


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Oath of Office document:

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Oath of Enlistment document:

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I'm planning to do an impression based on him, in his memory, since I never got to meet him as he died in 1953.

I hope to learn more of our great heroes in this forum.

[26th]

Medic:

Welcome!

Great paper work on your grandfather. To have those survive during a war wow.

Rudy/26th Cavalry

[medic]

Thanks, Rudy. They not only survived the war, they survived the Ondoy flooding of 2009. Good thing they were in a safe.

[VeeVee]

Welcome to the forum Medic. These are priceless paperwork! Good thing they survived typhoon Ondoy. What kind of impression are you thinking about putting together? --victor

[medic]

Thanks, Victor...right now I'm not eally sure about the impression. My grandpa signed up on May, 1942, and as far as I can make out he wasn't a regular army enlisted man. He was a farmer/trader from Meycauayan, Bulacan who joined the guerillas under Major Lapham. He's not Phil. Scouts, that's for sure, and he was 41 years old at the time of the conflict. In reality, he could have gone wo war wearing civilian clothing. But what would be the closest I can get in terms of uniform?

[legionnaire]

Hi Doc,

thanks for sharing your Grandfathers very interesting Family heritage in 1942.

Here's an enhanced image of your Grandfather:




The Officers Hat badge would be commonwealth eagle since being inducted in 1942



His basic Officers uniform would be all khaki Tie, long sleeve shirt and trousers just like in the photo. I have seen photos of officers of Guerrila units that wore their khaki's. With Pistol belt and holsters.

hope this helps.

Philip

[medic]

Many many thanks again, Philip. What sort of helmet would be appropriate?

[VeeVee]

At that point in the war, they were "underground" so there may not have been a uniform combat impression. But I'd imagine during liberation after linking up with the US Army, they'd have been outfitted with late war gear.

[labrador]

Lots of pics after 44 showing M43 HBT's, M1 helmets and carbines.

[medic]

Actually, I still have his M1 helmet liner, Westinghouse 1943 binoculars, and all metal icebox. I lost through the years his garrison belt and bayonet. I really regret not taking a more serious interest sooner.

[indiosbravos]

Welcome and I can see Victor and Philip are helping you. I can honestly say you're in the right forum and in good hands.

I would suggest joining or contacting the BNK and PSHS groups that are based in the Philippines. Their exploits, achievements and persons to talk to are all well discussed in this forum.

Mabuhay and hope you managed to do what you aimed for.