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Post by VeeVee on Jan 7, 2011 9:28:55 GMT -5
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Post by 26th on Jan 7, 2011 11:38:59 GMT -5
Hey Victor:
Great story. I hope someone invites him to Long Beach this year.
You are going right?
Rudy
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Post by VeeVee on Jan 7, 2011 17:59:04 GMT -5
The Nininger Chapter is hosting it... so yes. It won't be on Mother's Day and not on our anniversary either.  |
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Post by robersabel on Jan 30, 2012 18:41:08 GMT -5
Anyone have knowledge of a member of the 26th that is a recipient of the Combat Infantryman badge? According to guidelines all participants of the 26th that fought as infantrymen are.
Robert
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Post by VeeVee on Dec 15, 2012 12:41:06 GMT -5
Gents, sad news... obits.dignitymemorial.com/dignity-memorial/obituary.aspx?n=Eulalio-Arzaga&lc=1795&pid=161686306&mid=5341139Eulalio "Ely" Arzaga, Sr. passed away on Wednesday, December 12, 2012 surrounded by his loving family. Eulalio was born on January 10, 1917 in San Nicolas, Ilocos Norte, Philippines. Eulalio was raised in Ilocos Norte and educated at the Ilocos Norte Trade School. While living in Manila, he attended the Philippine School of Arts and Trade, earning an Associate Degree in Mechanical Engineering. After graduating College, Eulalio joined the Philippine Scouts of the US Army and was assigned to HQ and Service Troop, 26 CAV Regiment, Ft. Stotsenburg, Pampanga, PI. During his Military career, Arzaga served in both WW II – surviving the Bataan Death March - and the Korean War. After WW II, he was assigned to the 1st AD, the 4th AD, the 2nd AD and ASCOM Depot, Supply HQs in Taegu, Korea. CPT (Ret.) Eulalio Arzaga's Military awards and decorations include the Bronze Star, the Meritorious Services Medal, the Army Commendation Medal (3rd Award), the Good Conduct Medal w/5 Silver Clasps, the President Unit Emblem, the American Defense Service Medal , the American Campaign Medal, the Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal, the National Defense Medal, the WW II Medal, the WW II Occupation Medal, the Korean Service Medal, the Armed Forces Reserve Medal, the Prisoner of War Medal, the Philippines Defense Medal, the Philippines Liberation Medal, the Philippine Independence Medal, the Presidential Unit Citation, the Korean Presidential Unit Citation Ribbon, and the United Nations Service Medal. He was a founding member of the EX-POW Centex Chapter #1 and of the Fil-American Association of Central Texas. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus #1532 and #4724, DAV #147, VFW #3892, American Legion Post #223, American Defenders of Bataan and Corregidor, Philippine Heritage Society, The Bob Gilmore Center, American Red Cross, Assn. of United States Army, EX-POW National HQ-Arlington and EX-POW State of Texas. He was a faithful, life-time member of St. Joseph's Catholic Church. He served as a Eucharistic Minister for many years. He is preceded in death by his parents Lorenzo Arzaga and Severa Cabel Arzaga, 3 brothers, 2 sisters, his son USAF Cpt. Eulalio Arzaga Jr., his daughter Evelyn Sergent and his first wife of 58 years, Constancia Leonardo Arzaga. Eulalio is survived by his wife of 12 years, Anna Valdez Arzaga of Killeen TX, six daughters ; Tessie Crosby of Corpus Christi TX, Victoria Chapman of Rancho Cucamonga CA, Dorothy Saccullo of Port Charlotte FL, Constance Lilly Kittredge of Killeen TX, Shirley Riddle of Killeen TX and Carol Milloy of Sierra Vista AZ, and by 20 grandchildren, 39 great-grandchildren and 5 great-great grandchildren. He will also be missed by 5 Step-children, 8 Step-grandchildren and 1 Step-great-grandson. The Arzaga family will receive guests for a time of visitation on Monday, December 17, 2012 from 6 -8 PM in the chapel of Crawford-Bowers Funeral Home of Killeen with a Rosary being recited at 7:00 PM. Mass of a Christian Burial will be on Tuesday, December 18, 2012 beginning at 12:00 PM at St. Joseph's Catholic Church with Fr. Vincent Romuald, SRC as celebrant. Burial with full military honors and the K of C Assembly #1532 as honor guard will follow the Mass in Killeen Memorial Park Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Veterans Affairs Voluntary Service at the Temple Veterans Administration or to St. Joseph's Catholic Church. Condolences may be shared with the family by visiting www.crawfordbowersfuneralhome.com |
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Post by VeeVee on Dec 15, 2012 12:49:44 GMT -5
He is known amongst the Scouts to be the first one to come face to face with the Japanese, being on a motorcycle on a scouting mission north of Lingayen. He rounded a corner and found himself in the midst of a platoon of Japanese infantrymen.
Salutes sir. Godspeed.
And then the Scouts will form to be reviewed
Each scattered unit now once more complete
Each weapon and each bright crisp flag renewed
And high above the cadence of their feet
Will come the loud clear virile welcoming shout
From many throats, before the feasts begin,
Their badge of Honor mid their comrades rout-
"Make way, make way, the Scouts are moving in!"
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Post by labrador on Dec 15, 2012 13:09:52 GMT -5
Rest in Peace sir. Truly proud to have met you.
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Post by 26th on Dec 15, 2012 14:42:18 GMT -5
He told that story of seeing the enemy for the first time at Fort Stotsenburg this year. So lucky to have talked to him about the 26th Cavalry and a Honor to have known him. Rudy  |
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Post by labrador on Dec 25, 2012 0:39:20 GMT -5
He held both my hands in his as he recounted that first encounter with the japanese, alone on a motorcycle. The way he told it to me had far more "colorful" language than the public speech he made the next day. So glad to have had the opportunity to meet him at the reunion.
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Carol Arzaga Milloy
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Post by Carol Arzaga Milloy on Dec 28, 2012 7:32:07 GMT -5
Thank you, Gentlemen for posting these photos of my 95 year and 11 months - old father, Eulalio Arzaga SR. He was fortunate to be able to attend most of the reunions this past year, as well as be featured in the documentary FORGOTTEN SOLDIERS. He was meant to share his stories. And now he Rests In Peace with his fellow Comrades In Arms. Thanks so much for sharing these photos and your kind words. God's Love and Blessings, Carol, Daughter #7 in Arizona
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