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Entry: 82989 PHILIPPINES BATTALION - KOREAN WAR	ADD TO YOUR FILE
ELVIRA LIMEN wrote on May 11, 2012 City and State: MANDUG, DAVAO CITY Unit: FA BTRY 10TH BCT PEFTOK Service or Relationship: OTHER Comments: This may be late because my father LUDOVICO BANDAY BEDREJO who passed away in October 1998 will not know about this anymore. Yet, after almost 30 years of service in the Armed Forces of the Philippines retiring in 1976 as 2nd Lieutenent,I believe that even how small his part in this Korean War endeavor he still deserves to be included and remembered. As a member of the 10th BCT Philippine Expeditionary Force to Korea where he served from September 1950 to October 1951, he would talk of his part and his most memorable moment of seeing the young journalist Benigno Aquino. As a daughter, I am happy finding this site as I was searching for the address of PEFTOK Veterans Association, Incorporated here in Mindanao, Philippines. As I am based here in Davao City, I do hope to be able to find and connect with the association. May I also be enlightened if anyone knows of the existence of PEFTOK Investment and Development Corporation and of its address. Thank you so much for giving honor to all PEFTOK Veterans. May God bless us all, PEFTOK veterans and families. Keywords:

Entry: 82436 PHILIPPINES BATTALION - KOREAN WAR	10TH BCT
DOMINGO FALCULAN JUNIOR wrote on March 12, 2012 City and State: QUEZON CITY Unit: BRAVO COMPANY Service or Relationship: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: My father 2LT Domingo F. Falculan Sr.(deceased),is a member of the 10BCT,a young soldier at the age of 17, landed on Korean soil as his first assignment,came home with a rank of S/SGT.Fresh from Korea he was assigned to the northern Phil,in Isabela.His superior officer was Gen.Vicente Evidente,who like my father,married a modest woman from that province. When we were growing up he would tell us stories of how he and his battalion courageously fought the communists.Teary-eyed,but with pride in his voice he narrated to us so vividly the Battles of Yultong and Pusan.As a very young soldier,he would sense death all around,smell of gunpowder and seeing deaths of his comrades.Figthing was fierce behind enemy line.He recounted to us the 38th Parralel.These stories were repeated to us from time to time,perhaps to make sure we will not forget.He would recall names of comrades with their particular stories.He would laugh of one account that they were about to position themselves on a strategic position, single file walking in the night, utterly cold,very apprehensive,it was dark.By dawn as they rested they smell something sweet,to find out it was orchard of green apples.Like children they feasted! As human,he would dream of coming home but he bravely set his mind not in a box.By God's mercy and grace he did come home to his family alive!Came home in victory! Steady on! A very fitting battle cry of gallant men! My father revisited Korea in 1997,so happy and proud.He told us that the fight they put up was not in vain! Korea turned to be a very progressive country.He was so proud to be a part of a beautiful history! We are so proud also to be the children of a PEFTOKER who made history in his lifetime! I am his junior..PO2 Domingo F. Falculan Jr,from PDEA Keywords: Domeng

Entry: 82381 PHILIPPINES BATTALION - KOREAN WAR	REMEMBERING HISTORY
EVELYN FALCULAN-CAMARADOR NA wrote on March 7, 2012 City and State: GULOD MALAYA, SAN MATEO, RIZAL Unit: BRAVO COMPANY, 10TH BCT Service or Relationship: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: Iam EVELYN FALCULAN CAMARADOR the daughter of ILT Domingo F. Falculan Sr., who belongs to the PEFTOK 10th BCT. I am very happy to be sharing the story of a real soldier to the end. We 7 siblings are very proud to have a father like Lt. Domeng. He has given as a very honorable legacy of what is a soldier and a father.. He was in Korea at a very young age of 17. His book about The fighting Tenth is a treasure to us, well kept by the eldest among us. We used to narrate Tatay's story to everyone in the family especially the young, who did not have the opportunity to see him live in color. his gallantry in combat, his integrity as a man of principles and discipline.With pride in his heart, he would tell his stories of the Korean War.We love to hear it and ponder it in our hearts. He did not leave behind us wealth, but more than that. He left his best legacy ..the story of a real soldier who fought many battles and have won to the end. After retiring from the Philippine Army in 1976, still young and vigorous he worked as operation manager for several security agencies then retired , entered politics in San Mateo, Rizal which he enjoyed a lot serving his constituents as brgy kagawad.At same time he was also active with the PEPTOK Veterans Association and was a board of director until the time of he went home to his Father in Sept 1, 2001; the time in our family history when this soldier, a PEFTOKER..reported to his true COMMANDER IN CHIEF..the Lord Jesus Christ, his Savior and Lord. ILT Domingo F. Falculan Sr. is a true soldier to the end. This PEFTOKER accomplished his mission..as a soldier of Christ! To God be the glory Keywords: PEFTOKER

Entry: 80756 PHILIPPINES BATTALION - KOREAN WAR	RETIRED 2ND LT. IRENIO DESAMITO
FRANCIS BALLESTEROS wrote on October 20, 2011 City and State: Unit: Service or Relationship: ARMY VETERAN Comments: I befriended with a south korean guy who served in the korean army. Oneday at work i told him that my grandfather once served during the Korean War. To my surprise, he stand infront of me and bowed his head and repeatedly say "thank you". I was speechless and almost cry knowing that there are millions of south koreans who are greatful for the sacrifice that my grandfather gave for their freedom. One proud grandson of late 2nd Lt Irenio Desamito Recon Company of the 19th BCT PEFTOK Keywords: "Thank you"

Entry: 80256 PHILIPPINES BATTALION - KOREAN WAR	INFO OF THE LATE JOSEFINO FARENAS
F. DEAN SR. wrote on September 4, 2011 City and State: SPRINGVALE VI Unit: Service or Relationship: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: I'm one of the daughters of the late Col. Josefino Farenas (Ret). My father was a a lieutenant during the Korean War. He was in the 10th BCT(Philippine Army).Not quite sure but I think he was wounded in battle in Korea or during WW2 as I used to ask him how he got his bullet scar on his upper arm and he said he got it during the war. My dad was studying at PMA when WW2 broke out and when the Japanese invaded the Philippines he joined the guerilla force to fight the Japanese.Later on after the Korean war my dad joined the Philippine Air Force where he became a pilot including jetfighter planes.In the early 60's during the Vietnam war he was posted in Saigon,Vietnam as an military(air) attache.The family went with him.His job also required him to represent the Phil. in Cambodia & Laos.And as far as I know he did some reconnaisance as he was a pilot.Then back in Manila for a year until he was posted to Fernando Air Base,Batangas for 3-4 yrs as 3rd in command then later Deputy Base Commander. Whilst in this base, he was also Wing Commander of the Philippine Air Force Flying School, wherein during his command there were no flight accidents.After the post in Batangas it's back in Manila wherein during this time he was appointed head of the Defence College until his retirement from the air force in his late 40's. He had a stint at politics as Vice Mayor in his hometown of Dumalag,Capiz.Later on became a business consultant after doing a masters degree at Ateneo Uni.His thesis is archived at Philippine National Library.He died of a heart attack in 1981 at a fairly young age of 59. He was given a military funeral. My dad lived a full life and loved his military life/service.I'm very proud of my father. F.A.Dean Keywords: 10th BCT,Korean war veteran

Entry: 79348 PHILIPPINES BATTALION - KOREAN WAR	SSGT. GREGORIO D. ACEBU, 14TH BCT, PEFTOK
CLAIRE ACEBU wrote on June 18, 2011 City and State: SIBULAN, NEGROS OR. Unit: Service or Relationship: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: i first wrote a comment here 5 years ago, to introduce my father, who was a PEFTOK war vet, of the 14th bct. Now, i am writing again, this time to inform his fellow Korean war veterans that SSgt Gregorio D. Acebu died of cardiogenic shock last Aug. 30. 2010. He died 3 months after his 84th birthday. Keywords: ssgt gregorio acebu, 14th bct, peftok

Entry: 79002 PHILIPPINES BATTALION - KOREAN WAR	LOOKING FOR INFORMATION ABOUT MY FATHER'S UNIT
NANCY HARCAR wrote on May 24, 2011 City and State: FAIRLAWN OH Unit: Service or Relationship: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: My father's military records were lost during a family move after his death in 1978. There was a massive fire in the army records office in 1973, so we have had a difficult time getting any information about his time in the service. From an old picture of him in his army uniform, we figured out from the patches that he served in the Philippine Battalion. Can anyone help me get more information about his unit, his time spent in Korea, maybe the medals he may have earned? There are 6 of us children and a grandchild that would love to have information about his time, request copies of his medals, etc., but we just cannot find the information. Keywords: John Harcar, Philippine Battalion, Cleveland, Ohio

Entry: 78102 PHILIPPINES BATTALION - KOREAN WAR	PHILIPPINE BATTALION-KOREAN WAR
REX RAFAEL COLLADO wrote on March 7, 2011 City and State: Unit: Service or Relationship: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: my grandfather,COL. ALFREDO PAMINTUAN (then Master Sargeant) was deployed on Yultong.on that same night,my grandpa was on the bedroom when the Chinese attacked.He survived the volley of fire by covering on the sandbags and dead bodies.His friends died on the battle...when he got home,for his duty is over,he got 1 Gold Cross and the rest are Gold and Silver Star. Keywords: Alfredo Pamintuan,Battle of Yultong Bridge

Entry: 76910 PHILIPPINES BATTALION - KOREAN WAR	NEPHEW OF A 10TH BCT TROOPER
VICTOR FRIVALDO wrote on November 24, 2010 City and State: MANILA Unit: Service or Relationship: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: I am a nephew of PFC FLORO FRIVALDO, 10th BCT. He was mission in action in Korea, one of those who never returned. I would appeal for information about him, his exploits in the korean war, or if there are other living troopers who have information about him...all these will be greatly appreciated...thank you Keywords: 10th bct peftok

Entry: 76776 PHILIPPINES BATTALION - KOREAN WAR	14TH AVENGERS - PFC AQUILINO AGUSTIN
JACK wrote on November 15, 2010 City and State: Unit: Service or Relationship: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: SGT AQUILINO AGUSTIN (then PFC AGUSTIN) who served with the illustrious 14th Avengers BCT and was awarded the US Silver Star Medal for Gallantry In Action died last Thurdsay 11 November 2010. While on recon patrol, Agustin volunteered to retrieve the body of an enemy soldier after a clash, but was wounded by a burst from a burp gun. He was about to be captured by communist soldiers, when about to be dragged away he pulled a grenade from his armor vest. The explosion killed the two enemy soldiers and wounding him severely. Patrol comrades would later recall he was found in a pool of blood. BGEN PD Ginder, then Commanding General 45th awarded him the Silver Star at a field hospital. Upon his return from Korea, Agustin went on to serve his country as member of the Philippine Constabulary/Integrated National Police. Keywords: SGT AQUILINO AGUSTIN (then PFC AGUSTIN) who served with the illustrious 14th Avengers BCT

Entry: 76631 PHILIPPINES BATTALION - KOREAN WAR	19TH BCT - THE BLOODHOUND
DANILO BANTILAN wrote on November 5, 2010 City and State: MANGGAHAN, PASIG CITY Unit: MIKE COY 19TH BCT PEFTOK Service or Relationship: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: My father was the Late Corporal GREGORIO C. BANTILAN AFP SN# 523409 Philippine Army assigned to mike "coy" 19th BCT Peftok. Keywords:

Entry: 76052 PHILIPPINES BATTALION - KOREAN WAR	CORRECTION ON 1ST ENTRY SUBMITTED
JULIET MAMARIL-BENDITA wrote on September 6, 2010 City and State: PASAY CITY Unit: 10TH BCT (MY FATHER) Service or Relationship: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: I am the 8th child of the late 2Lt Felix Donato Mamaril of 10th BCT unit in Korea. Im very happy to share those moments when Im still young... I always look on the smallest size pictures inside a wallet diary of my father wherein you could see the pictures where he dropped-off from the plane and wearing a parachute. Everytime I saw the scars on his legs, it reminds me of his braveness during war. Hes so very handsome on his military attire and even when he died last Sep 3, 2007, he is still so handsome. I really really love my father. Youre great Tatay and were really very proud of you!!! Keywords:

Entry: 76051 PHILIPPINES BATTALION - KOREAN WAR
JULIET MAMARIL-BENDITA wrote on September 6, 2010 City and State: PASAY CITY Unit: 10TH BCT (MY FATHER) Service or Relationship: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: I am the 8th sibling of the late 2Lt Felix Donato Mamaril of 10th BCT unit in Korea. Im very happy to share those moments when Im still young... I always look on the smallest size pictures inside a wallet diary of my father wherein you could see the pictures where he dropped-off from the plane and wearing a parachute. Everytime I saw the scars on his legs, it reminds me of his braveness during war. Hes so very handsome on his military attire and even when he died last Sep 3, 2007, he is still so handsome. I really really love my father. Youre great Tatay and were really very proud of you!!! Keywords:

Entry: 75966 PHILIPPINES BATTALION - KOREAN WAR	BENIFITS OF MY FATHER AS KOREAN VETERAN
GERVACIO PADILLA JR. wrote on August 29, 2010 City and State: N/A N/ Unit: ROSARIO POLICE STATION, LUPPO Service or Relationship: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: How much he received for as Korean Veteran Keywords: Basyong

Entry: 75252 PHILIPPINES BATTALION - KOREAN WAR	ME AND THE RUSSIAN ROCKET LAUNCHER
FRED SINCLAIR JR. wrote on June 27, 2010 City and State: BOERNE TX Unit: COUNTER-MORTAR RADAR 10TH FIELD ARTILLERY Service or Relationship: ARMY VETERAN Comments: Me and the Russian Rocket Launcher by Fred Sinclair I would like to say I got it all by myself, but I didnt. It was just good military teamwork of the type we Americans are good at. On a night in November, 1951, our division sector on the front line in Korea was under attack by the Chinese. I was in a bunker, carved into a hillside about halfway between the infantry and the artillery, operating a small counter-mortar radar set. The console was about the size of a modern computer and the electronics were somewhat similar. The antenna was outside in the open, and as it turned back and forth it bounced a radar beam off a small hill in front of the antenna. I had my hands on two knobs, one on each side of the console screen. One knob ran a small dot on the screen horizontally and the other ran the dot vertically. A mortar fires a shell up into the sky at about a 60-degree angle, and the shell makes a large arc through the sky and comes down at about the same angle. Mortars are good for shooting over hills or into foxholes or trenches. They are standard for all infantry and all guerilla operations, because both the gun and the shells are light and can be carried and moved with ease. Our radar set was configured to catch the mortar shell as it went up through the radar beam and as it came down through the radar beam. As I operated the set I held one hand on each knob and watched until I saw a blip on the screen indicating that a shell had gone up though the radar beam. I would say Time into the my headset, and my assistant back at the fire direction center would start a stopwatch as I pushed in on the two knobs to stop the reception. By turning the knobs I then moved the dot on the screen over the blip and read off the azimuth and distance into my headset. I then pulled the two knobs out, waited for the shell to come down through the beam and repeated the process. My assistant, using a slide rule, calculated the distance back from the first point to the location of the mortar to provide the fire direction center with the coordinates of the mortar. Our artillery gunners would do the rest. On this particular night I was operating the radar set in the bunker as the battle raged on the hill in front of us. Suddenly, I saw a large blip appear on the screen. I pushed in the two knobs, got the azimuth and distance, waited to see if something came down and when it didnt I spoke into the mike. Let me talk to the captain. The captain was in charge of the fire direction center and he allocated the available cannon fire during a battle. It was about two minutes before he came on the line. I told him what I had seen. He said that an observer with our infantry had reported receiving rocket fire. Using the coordinates he got from me and the coordinates he got from the observer he could project a line back to where the rockets came from. Making a good guess, within minutes of the time the rockets were fired he called down a full division of artillery fire on the Rocket Launcher. At daybreak the captain sent up a spotter plane and, sure nough, we got it. That huge Russian truck and all of its 24 rocket barrels, together with its Russian crew, were scattered all over the landscape on the side of that Korean hill. That was the last time the Chinese fired rockets at the 3rd Division. No one is supposed to be able to take out a rocket launcher because they can be moved too fast, but we did exactly that. I believe they thought we had some new technology, but the fact is it was all good training with just a little bit of luck. Keywords: Russian Rocket Attack on 3rd Division November 1951

Entry: 72662 PHILIPPINES BATTALION - KOREAN WAR	COLORED MEMOIRS OF A LIVING VETERAN
ROBERTO DOLENDO wrote on December 6, 2009 City and State: BAYAWAN CITY, NEGROS ORIENTAL Unit: CHARLIE CO 10TH BCT Service or Relationship: ARMY VETERAN Comments: I am MSgt. Roberto Dolendo. I served in Korea with the 10th BCT up to the dissolution of the unit redesignated as 2nd Artillery Batallion up to 1958 and served with the 3rd Military Area in Visayas and was sent to OCS School for Reserved Commission (SRC)1955. I have undergone Special Forces Officers and Enlisted Men's Course. I have undergone the Amphibious Operation Course (LFTU--US Marine). Undergone Airborne training with 1st Special Forces with the 11th US SF Group. Transferred to Phil. Constabulary Command 1965. Was assigned with PC Special Forces. My last assignment was in the 3rd PC Zone in Visayas with the Special Operation Unit. I retired on 1979. Presently enjoying my veterans benefits and allowances at the age of 83. My sacrifices in Korean War has been rewarded and enjoyed by my 4 daughters: one as a manager, one is a Prov'l Offcr. of NCIP, one is a Prov'l Prosecutor (PEFTOK Scholar)and the 4th is a Public School teacher. Keywords: 10th BCT

Entry: 72482 PHILIPPINES BATTALION - KOREAN WAR	10TH BCT
EFRAIN CABAYAO wrote on November 23, 2009 City and State: Unit: 10TH BCT Service or Relationship: OTHER Comments: My father, the late Juanito L Cabayao Sr, was a member of the 10th BCT who arrived in Pusan, South Korea and fight the North Koreans and mainland Chinese. He died last April 23,1995 at the age of 72 at Duenas, Iloilo. Keywords:

Entry: 71917 PHILIPPINES BATTALION - KOREAN WAR	MEMORIES OF MY FATHER
HELEN PARDILLO wrote on October 10, 2009 City and State: BARA-AS, ILIGAN CITY Unit: 10THBCT Service or Relationship: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: i am helen paciente-pardillo, daughter of the late crispin paciente,sr. my father died last year, aug. 19,2008 at 89 because he had a stroke. my father was a member of the FIGHTING TENTH and he was so proud of being one.he had his korean memorabilias,medals,pictures, the FIGHTING TENTH BOOK,and his korean uniform when he was still a sergeant.before his death, he was able to visit korea in 1990 after 4oyears with my younger sister, elizabeth and in 1994with my younger brother,julius. during his first visit in 1990, he told us that he cried(tears of joy)and kissed the landmark where they fought.it was a great experience for him. in fact, my father wrote his experiences of the korean war especially the BATTLE OF YULTONG and it was published in a local newspaper, THE MINDANAO CROSS in Cotabato City. he also sent his write up to THE DAILY INQUIRER but it was not published. however, my father was so happy that it was published in THE MINDANAO CROSS AND WAS SO PROUD of that.my father was a very well-organized person.before his death,and reached the age of 80, my father wrote his own EULOGY. during family reunions or gatherings,he requested me to read his eulogy before him with my brothers and sisters around. we are so thankful to him that inspite of his meager salary he was able to send us to school, his 10 children.after his retirement in the army, my father was very active in many organizations especially in the Veterans' association.in fact, he was the co-founder of the VETERANS' MEMORIAL PARK in our hometown, Alamada, North Cotabato,Mindanao,Philippines.he was able to make it through the help of the Korean Veterans'Association and some good people and businessmen in our place.we lost a great father, a hero to us.his memories will forever linger in our hearts.OUR SALUTE TO YOU, TATAY. Keywords:

Entry: 71713 PHILIPPINES BATTALION - KOREAN WAR	NEED YOUR PARTICIPATION IN MY RESEARCH
EMELY DICOLEN-ABAGAT wrote on September 23, 2009 City and State: Unit: Service or Relationship: INTERESTED PERSON Comments: Hello everyone. This is Prof. Emely Dicolen-Abagat of The Catholic University of Korea. I am doing a research related to the participation of the Filipino Vets in the Korean War. I hope to communicate with the families and friends of our Pinoy soldiers who helped during the Korean War and I'm happy that I've found this site. Please I need your help to make the untold stories of our heroes known to both Koreans and Filipinos. I would be interested to meet all of you personally. Please email me . Maraming salamat po. Nawa'y maging matagumpay ang proyektong ito sa pamamagitan ng tulong ninyo. Keywords:

Entry: 71703 PHILIPPINES BATTALION - KOREAN WAR	SON OF A 10TH BCT VETERAN LOOKING FOR A KOREAN HALF SISTER.
ALVIN TEMPLONUEVO wrote on September 22, 2009 City and State: VIENNA Unit: 10BCT Service or Relationship: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: I am the eldest son of ret. 2Lt Honorio A.Templonuevo of 10BCT unit in korea,that at the age of 82 he is still very much alive and kicking.he is now living in BUhi camarines sur his homeland with my mother.Were 8 brothers in the family and no sister, thats why im searching for my only half korean sister, which he left after the war.my father told me his wartime love affair with a korean women, that by the time they were relieved, his daughter was already 1 yr old more or less. I would like to ask to your good office what requirements should i present in order to find her. Keywords: Honorio A. Templonuevo (ret.) 2Lt. phil.Army serial number 5006245

Entry: 71227 PHILIPPINES BATTALION - KOREAN WAR
ANGELITA ANDRES wrote on August 11, 2009 City and State: MILPITAS CA Unit: 20TH BCT Service or Relationship: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: Keywords:

Entry: 69989 PHILIPPINES BATTALION - KOREAN WAR	PROUD CHILDREN OF THE 20TH BCT(WE LEAD)
REGIDOR HIPOLITO wrote on April 26, 2009 City and State: Unit: Service or Relationship: OTHER Comments: I am the eldest son of the late SSgt. Gregorio C. Hipolito who served with the 20th BCT in Korea from 1951-1952 and was wounded in action during one of the many battles their unit and battalion have fought distinguishably. It is my earnest hope that the proposed memorial wall mentioned by Mr. Art Villasanta in his news comment(s) will come to fruition where the names of all the gallant heroes in each unit of the 5 BCT's will be etched in that wall as a fitting tribute to their heroism and sacrifice in defense of freedom and democracy so that other people may enjoy peace and prosperity. That wall must be built! Keywords:

Entry: 68161 PHILIPPINES BATTALION - KOREAN WAR	!4 BCT KOREA
JAMES ADKINS SR. wrote on December 6, 2008 City and State: VANCOUVER WA Unit: HEAVY MORTOR CO 180 TH REG 45 DIV Service or Relationship: OTHER Comments: Keywords: I was the Foward Observer for the 3rd Platoon Heavy Mortor CO 180th Reg and served with the 14th BCT. The Men of the 14th BCT were the best to have served with, All SCOUT RANGERS and very proud fighters. Names exscape me but the faces are still present. I had visited your country in 1980 from Batam to San Franado. Your people treated me very kindly. I did email Art Villasanta severial years ago and had conversation when Johnny came to my Forward Outpost for a good look at the enemy. My picture appeared in the Manila news. I showed Johnny what three rounds of H_ E rounds could do to a machine gun nestwe spotted. He was inpressed. Thank you Jim Adkins-- EX Sargent 1952-1953

Entry: 68116 PHILIPPINES BATTALION - KOREAN WAR	PEFTOK'S DAUGHTER 19TH BCT
GENOVEVA PACANA VERCELES wrote on December 2, 2008 City and State: ANTIPOLO CITY Unit: 19TH BCT KOREAN WAR Service or Relationship: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: My father was 19th bct korean veteran. With God's blessing he is still living, enjoying his monthly pension as a retired military man. What reminds me when he tolds us the story when we were kids, mentioning the place"Hills Eerie and 191" and the hardship battle experiences during his fought in korean war. I am proud of him as a daughter of Ret.2lt. Jose S. Pacana sr., for such accomplishing combat mission /combat experience to defend other nation. But to other concern, that he always asking? until now,"Is there any peftok benefits that he can avail, since he is still with us?". thank you and awaiting for the reply. Keywords: "Hills Eerie and 191",19th bct korean Veteran war.

Entry: 68039 PHILIPPINES BATTALION - KOREAN WAR	SEARCHING FOR MY GRANDFATHER
MODESTO PREÑA JR. wrote on November 27, 2008 City and State: LIGAO CITY Unit: Service or Relationship: INTERESTED PERSON Comments: Our family here in the Albay, Philippines is desperately searching for the whereabouts of our grandfather, Apolonio Preña, known to serve the US Army during the Korean war and believed to have married an american woman. any information that could lead to our search will be heartily appreciated. God bless you!!! Keywords: Apolonio Preña

Entry: 67514 PHILIPPINES BATTALION - KOREAN WAR	MEDICAL BENEFITS OF MY FATHER
VIRGILIO PRION wrote on October 15, 2008 City and State: TAYTAY, RIZAL Unit: Service or Relationship: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: My father MSGT CELEDONIO SOLUTA PRION is a member of 19th BCT and fought in Korea. He is now a retired Philippine Army, a VETERAN and suffering from Alzheimer. He is always accompanied by my mother to go to Veterans Hospital monthly for medical check-up. Unluckily, they always run out of medicines. My mother and I are asking from PEFTOK what medical services your could provide to my Father. His monthly pension is not enough to sustain his medicines and cost of living. Keywords: Vergel

Entry: 67476 PHILIPPINES BATTALION - KOREAN WAR	WE WERE VICTIMS TOO
ARMANDO DE GUZMAN wrote on October 12, 2008 City and State: Unit: Service or Relationship: UNITED NATIONS Comments: I am a nephew and and a son in law of a korean veteran, as a young boy i heared gruesome details of my uncles experienced of that war. He suffered war shocked for a long time and we were so affected by it. as part of the survivors he narrated all the heroic deeds of his comrades but to my surprised when I told the korean nationals about my story it was ignored maybe bec I am just a poor filipino.that was the worst experienced I had when I was studying in Korea.Now that I am back in Manila never I mentioned it again to Korean people.Shame on them for refusing to acknowledge this part of this history Keywords:

Entry: 67369 PHILIPPINES BATTALION - KOREAN WAR	PEFTOK VET. EDUCATIONAL BENEFITS
DORONILO PANTALEON wrote on September 30, 2008 City and State: CABANATUAN CITY N Unit: 20BCT Service or Relationship: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: My Father was a member of 20th BCT, and Korean war vet. I did not used his educational benefits during my college days, Do my children are entitled for educational benefits? They are grandchildren of Korean war vet. Pls. reply at caradanas2002@yahoo.com Keywords: WE LEAD (20th BCT)DORONILO PARAGAS PANTALEON

Entry: 67316 PHILIPPINES BATTALION - KOREAN WAR	PROUD GRANDDAUGHTER
GENEVIEVE CAYTON wrote on September 25, 2008 City and State: LOS BANOS Unit: Service or Relationship: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: My grandfather,the late Colonel Alfredo L Cayton,was a member of the 10th BCT PEFTOK.He passed away on July 22 of this year.I have a copy of his diary during his assignment in Korea and some old scanned pictures while he was stationed there.I am producing a private book about him.He also wrote a piece about the Battle of Yultong Bridge which he participated in.I promised to my grandfather on his deathbed that I will try my best to keep his memory alive,as well as the other veterans' contribution to the Korean war.I am flying to Korea tomorrow.I'm a delegate to Revisit Korea Program 2008.Kasama ko ibang PEFTOK veterans and their family members.I own an english school for Koreans.Ngayon Koreans na ang pinaka madalas bumisita sa bansa natin.Ang laki ng nagawa ng mga Pinoy veterans para sa economy natin.I will proudly continue the link to the country that my grandfather was willing to die for. Keywords: 10th BCT,PEFTOK,Colonel Alfredo Cayton

Entry: 67191 PHILIPPINES BATTALION - KOREAN WAR	FYI: MY FATHER-IN-LAW PFC BUENAVENTURE O. CAVE, SIGNAL PLTN, CHARLIE COY, 14TH BCT
GEORGE TORRES wrote on September 13, 2008 City and State: BROKEN ARROW OK Unit: SIGNAL PLTN, CHARLIE COY, 14TH BCT Service or Relationship: ARMY VETERAN Comments: My father-in-law PFC Buenaventura O. Cave Sr., was assigned to the Signal Platoon, Charlie Company, 14th BCT. He's okay and well and now living in Houston, TX. He still maintains his farm in Bani, Pangasinan. He was stationed in Yanggu, Korea (15APR1953-04JUL1954). His brother was MSGT Benjamin O. Cave, was assigned to the Engineering PLTN HQ,14th BCT. MSGT BCave passed away more than 10 years ago in Bolinao, Pangasinan, Philippines. Keywords: PFC "BEN" OR "TURANG" CAVE, SIGNAL PLATOON, CHARLIE COY, 14TH BCT MSGT "AMING" CAVE, ENG PLTN, HQ SERVICE, 14TH BCT YANGGU, KOREA RADIO OPERATOR

Entry: 67189 PHILIPPINES BATTALION - KOREAN WAR	DONATE 70 PEFTOK SHARE
JONG YANG KIM wrote on September 13, 2008 City and State: CULVER CA Unit: 10TH, 20TH, AND 19TH BCT PEFTOK Service or Relationship: OTHER Comments: Fifty Two (52)Years ago; on 4th day of September 1977, during their Annual Meeting at Camp Crame, Quezon City, Philippines; I was inducted Honorary Membership in the PEFTOK Veterans Association, Incorporated. During the induction, I was awarded 70 Common Share of PEFTOK Investment and Development Corporation. I would like to donate this 70 Common Share to KOREAN WAR PROJECT-Dallas-Texas. Please advice the procedures. Sincerely yours, Jong Y. Kim Keywords: Battalion Interpreter

Entry: 67130 PHILIPPINES BATTALION - KOREAN WAR	FULL LENGTH FEATURE FILM ON PEFTOK VETERANS
CARLO CRUZ wrote on September 8, 2008 City and State: Unit: Service or Relationship: OTHER Comments: A young filmmaker from the Philippines is recreating the significant battles fought by every PEFTOK veteran from the 10th BCT to the 2nd BCT. This DOCU-DRAMA will feature interviews from some of the Veterans who are still alive as well as the family members of those who fell in the line of duty. This is a call to those family members who might be interested for a video interview regarding their loved ones. Please reply should u be interested. Thank you. Keywords: films, movies, 10th BCT, 20th BCT, 19th BCT, 14th BCT, 2nd BCT

Entry: 66974 PHILIPPINES BATTALION - KOREAN WAR	GRANDSON OF AN AVENGER!
JIM ELECCION wrote on August 25, 2008 City and State: Unit: 1RCDG Service or Relationship: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: My grandfather was a war veteran, member of the 14th BCT, PA (PEFTOK). He is Corporal EUSEBIO JACOB ELECCION of 3 Sqd, 3rd Pltn, "C" Coy incorporated to the 8th Army of the United States of America. Keywords: 14th BCT, PA (PEFTOK).

Entry: 65962 PHILIPPINES BATTALION - KOREAN WAR	BENEFITS OF MAXIMINO CUEVAS
YOLANDA CUEVAS LADONGA SR. wrote on June 8, 2008 City and State: QUEZON CITY Unit: ROMEO C. ATIENZA , 1ST LT Service or Relationship: ARMY VETERAN Comments: My father is the veterans army and a member of a peftok investment and development corporation and he had a thirty share of stock now he died last June 20, 1995 i would like to verify regarding his benefits with Peftok Serial # 01374 on how to claim regarding this matter. Keywords: Army Vetereans, 19th Battalion Combat Team Camp Murphy, Quezon City

Entry: 65946 PHILIPPINES BATTALION - KOREAN WAR	GRANDSON OF AN AVENGER : SSGT GREGORIO D. ACEBU ,14TH BCT PA..
ORDE GRAIG ACEBU wrote on June 6, 2008 City and State: SIBULAN, NEG.OR Unit: Service or Relationship: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: i happen to be a very proud grandson of a man who was a member of the PEFTOK...his unit: The 14th BCT the Avengers...And he is also very proud to have served with the 14th..My grandfather, SSGT.Gregorio D. Acebu of Sierra Bullones,Bohol, is in his 80's,He is still very active now, always on the go.. hoping that other surviving family members of the 14th can come up with some sort of a list of those who are alive...This guys, the Peftok veterans, are the last of its kind..hoping we could give them a surprise before they will just be a part of our memory.... if you happen to be a family member, would appreciate it if we could swap notes for them... Keywords: 14th BCT ( Avengers )

Entry: 65945 PHILIPPINES BATTALION - KOREAN WAR	VERY PROUD OF MY GRANDFATHER: A KOREAN WAR VETERAN
ORDE GRAIG ACEBU wrote on June 6, 2008 City and State: SIBULAN, NEG.OR Unit: Service or Relationship: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: i happen to be a very proud grandson of a man who was once a member of the PEFTOK...his unit: The 14th BCT the Avengers...And he is also very proud to have served with the 14th..He is still very active now, always on the go.. hoping that other surviving family members of the 14th can come up with some sort of a list of those who are alive...This guys, the Peftok veterans, are the last of its kind..hoping we could give them a surprise before they will just be a part of our memory.... Keywords: 14th BCT

Entry: 65588 PHILIPPINES BATTALION - KOREAN WAR	PVAI TO BUILD KOREAN WAR VETERANS MEMORIAL WALL
ART VILLASANTA wrote on May 12, 2008 City and State: QUEZON CITY Unit: PHILIPPINE KOREAN WAR HISTORIAN Service or Relationship: INTERESTED PERSON Comments: Warmest greetings to our Filipino heroes of the Korean War everywhere on this planet. My best regards to their wives, sons, daughters and grandchildren and those who recall the bravery of those 7,150 men who served in Korea from 1950-1955. You have not forgotten PEFTOK and for this I am eternally grateful. I'm Art Villasanta, historian of the Philippines' participation in the Korean War. Some of you might have visited my PEFTOK website at www.geocities.com/peftok, "THE GLORY OF OUR FATHERS: THE PHILIPPINE EXPEDITIONARY FORCE TO KOREA". I'm sorry that I have not updated the website as often as I could. I had intended to use the website to provide news about PEFTOK and its organization in the Philippines, the PEFTOK VETERANS ASSOCIATION, INC. (PVAI). It is somewhat difficult updating a Geocities website, as those of you who use this service know. I had intended to open a PEFTOK blog, but this might cause confusion. Instead, let me use this Korean War Project website to update you on what's happening to our PEFTOK veterans in the Philippines. PVAI TO BUILD KOREAN WAR VETERANS MEMORIAL WALL I've seen the plans and they almost moved me to tears. A "KOREAN WAR VETERANS MEMORIAL WALL" will be built, either in 2009 and 2010. The Memorial Wall will be inscribed with the names of all the 7,150 officers and men who served in the Philippine Expeditionary Force to Korea (PEFTOK). The initial concept has it looking like the Vietnam Memorial Wall in Washington DC. Our Wall might be in black marble. It will be inscribed with the names and ranks of all our heroes who served in the five PEFTOK Battalion Combat Teams: the 10th, 20th, 19th, 14th and 2nd. The names of our heroes will be arranged according to their unit. This is the original plan. It might change but Our Memorial Wall will be built? Where will it be built? That is a question that has yet to be answered with finality. But all indications point to it being built inside Camp Gen. Emilio Aguinaldo. Our Memorial Wall will be built together with a new building for PVAI. Those of you who have visited PVAI's offices will recall it as a single large room, spartan in appearance and furnishings. Donations have allowed PVAI to renovate its office so that this no longer has a run down look. Money for Our Memorial Wall will have to be raised, however. When built, the Memorial Wall will give those of you living abroad reason to come home. Imagine yourself standing before Our Wall inscribed with the names of the men, many your friends, who you served with in Korea. Touching those names, recalling how young you were then, remembering your shared sacrifice in Korea is bound to bring tears to your eyes. You have the right to cry. This will be the greatest monument to our heroes who helped save South Korea from Communist conquest. It will come 60 years after the first PEFTOK man set foot in Korea, but it is almost here. It must be built. Keywords: PEFTOK, PVAI, Philippines in the Korean War, Battalion Combat Team, BCT, 10th BCT, 20th BCT, 19th BCT, 14th BCT, 2nd BCT, Philippines, PEFTOK Veterans Association, Inc., Philippine Korean War Memorial Wall

Entry: 65425 PHILIPPINES BATTALION - KOREAN WAR	BENEFITS OF MY FATHER
AUGUSTO BAUTISTA wrote on April 28, 2008 City and State: Unit: Service or Relationship: ARMY VETERAN Comments: my fathre died march 11, 2008 i just want you to know your exact address and telephone number so i could know my benefits of my father. thank you very much Godbless and more power Keywords:

Entry: 65182 PHILIPPINES BATTALION - KOREAN WAR	BENIFITS OF MY FATHER
GERVACIO E. PADILLA JR. wrote on April 11, 2008 City and State: Unit: ROSARIO POLICE STATON LA UNION Service or Relationship: ARMY VETERAN Comments: Keywords: benifits of my father as filkorean veteran

Entry: 64922 PHILIPPINES BATTALION - KOREAN WAR	I WANT TO KNOW MY BENEFITS IF I WILL STAY IN USA
PRUDENCIO O. MEDRANO SR. wrote on March 25, 2008 City and State: SCHILLER PARK IL Unit: 14TH BATTALION COMBAT TEAM PEFTOK Service or Relationship: ARMY VETERAN Comments: Keywords:

Entry: 64107 PHILIPPINES BATTALION - KOREAN WAR	ANYBODY WHO REMEMBERS A CESAR MADURO
CECILIA DELA CRUZ wrote on January 31, 2008 City and State: Unit: Service or Relationship: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: I AM WRITING IN BEHALF OF MY HUSBAND WHO HAS BEEN SEARCHING FOR HIS LOST FATHER. ANYBODY WHO MIGHT KNOW A CERTAIN CESARIO MADURO WHO SERVED IN THE MARINES IN THE 1960'S. HE IS ALLEGEDLY FROM LA UNION. MY HUSBAND NEVER MET HIS FATHER AND WE ARE DESPERATE TO FIND HIM. WE ONLY HAVE HIS NAME AND THE INFO THAT HE SERVED IN THE MARINES. WE LIVE IN MARYLAND,USA. CALL 4107402288 OR 3019193239/3013799176. LOOK FOR EITHER ROMEO OR CECILLE. THE MOTHER'S NAME WAS SUSANITA FROM AKLAN. THANKS! Keywords: CESAR MADURO

Entry: 63091 PHILIPPINES BATTALION - KOREAN WAR	LIVING LOLO'S LEGEND
CYNDY IBARRA PINEDA wrote on November 19, 2007 City and State: Unit: Service or Relationship: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: " THERE WERE NO PROVOCATIONS. NO SIGNS OF DANGER. NO FOREBODINGS. THAT WAS ON SATURDAY. BEFORE DAWN THE NEXT DAY. JUNE 25, 1950, SOUTH KOREA WAS ENVADED..." I cannot help but to experience gooseflesh everytime ill be hearing accounts about the korean war. and those first few phrases in the book "THE FIGHTING TENTH" even brings the past somehow alive. I am a granddaughter of a Korean VEteran, RAMON M. IBARRA of the famous 10th BCT. i have always been proud of my lolo, as well as the other korean veterans who fought for korea's democracy. he is still active in the organization, attending meetings and gatherings once in a while. like everyone else, his story has always been with me,(i can even sing the 10th bct's chanting ehe) and it makes me proud to be able to continue his legend. i am now a military nurse, so much like my lolo's desire to serve the country, may i be able to serve and bring the glory back to the soldiers in my most humble ways. Keywords: 10th BCT, Living Lolo's Legend

Entry: 62690 PHILIPPINES BATTALION - KOREAN WAR	URGENT HELP
ISAGANI ESCANO wrote on October 22, 2007 City and State: SAN FERNANDO, LA UNION Unit: Service or Relationship: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: Keywords: My father is Mr. Mauro R. Escano, Peftok Veteran under 19th BCT, he suffered his second stroke in September 2007 and he was still under observation and suffering. we would like to ask your help and support because he is now confined in CAUYAN FAMILY HOSPITAl, CAUYAN CITY, ISABEL, REGION II, CAGAYAN. we are appeling for your your help to end his suffering. Contact Address: Mr. Reynaldo A. Escano CP. NO. 00639189382984 Mr. Felix A. Escano CP NO. 00639195083573

Entry: 62464 PHILIPPINES BATTALION - KOREAN WAR	SON OF A KOREAN VETERAN, 19TH BCT
MANUEL ORBIDA wrote on September 29, 2007 City and State: MARIKINA Unit: Service or Relationship: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: we are proud of Korean Veterans Keywords: 19th BCT

Entry: 62202 PHILIPPINES BATTALION - KOREAN WAR	19TH BCT
MANUEL ORBIDA wrote on September 7, 2007 City and State: MARIKINA Unit: 19THBCT Service or Relationship: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: Our late Father belongs to 19th BCT,Mr. Agripino J. Orbida,he has so many great stories about Korean war. Keywords: 19th BCT Hero

Entry: 61650 PHILIPPINES BATTALION - KOREAN WAR	PEFTOK VETERANCE
DOMINGA BUAMA wrote on July 17, 2007 City and State: TAYTAY Unit: Service or Relationship: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: COMMENTS: I am Neth Buama ,the daughter of late Bartolome Antonio Jacob.My father was a member of the 20th BCT .He was a great father to us.We remember of many stories he tell us when he still alive.I remember those courage and I felt pity on him because of the tragic experiences.One of his story, sleeping with wet uniforms,eating with dead bodies near to them, drinking water with dead people on the river.We cannot forget a person with this experiences just for his country.PEFTOK veterans are one of a kind.The whole family is very proud of my father.I know wherever he is,he s truly a great hero in our hearts and a great father. Keywords:

Entry: 58940 PHILIPPINES BATTALION - KOREAN WAR	CRISPIN PACIENTE, 10TH BCT
LIBERTY CRUZ wrote on September 18, 2006 City and State: MARIKINA CITY Unit: Service or Relationship: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: My father is Crispin S.Paciente,Sr.,a member of the 10th BCT.He is old but still very active in the affairs of the veterans in our locality. He had the chance to go back to Korea twice. Impressed by the respect and honor accorded to deceased Korean war veterans there, he helped put up a memorial park for the members in our place, which he proudly tells us as the only veterans memorial park in this part of the region. He keeps to this day, medals and other memorabilias during the Korean war, including pictures of his Japanese and Korean girlfriends. The Fighting Tenth book is safely tucked in his 60-year old "baul". He always carries an album containing pictures during his days in Korea. This year, his experiences at the Battle of Yultong was featured in a Davao newspaper. Always the Don Romantico that he is, but with arthritis and aching back, he still manages to "make lambing" to my half-paralyzed mother. After tucking my mother to bed, he hies off to his favorite spot in our yard which he calls "Hernando's Hideaway". There, he spends his time writing his memoirs. I am so thankful that my father lived to tell his story to his great grandchildren. At 87, he still hopes to see my eleven-year old daughter graduate in college. STEADY ON, TATAY! Keywords: 10th BCT

Entry: 58232 PHILIPPINES BATTALION - KOREAN WAR	STEADY ON! - PEFTOK
NERISSA CABAYAO wrote on July 25, 2006 City and State: RICHMOND BC Unit: Service or Relationship: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: My dad Juanito Labita Cabayao was a Korean War veteran(1950)-10th BCT.He passed away on April 23, 1995 in Duenas, Iloilo, Phils. He retired from military service in 1980. None of us children were born during that time. We all have his memorabilia from the war except for the Fighting Tenth Book .I was just learning the alphabet then when my eldest brother brought the Fighting Tenth Book to the Philippine Military Academy in early 70's. Is there any possibility for the association of the Sons and Daughters of PEFTOK VEterans to reproduce the FIGHTING TENTH BOOK so we could avail a copy of it. Keywords: 10th BCT - Steady On!

Entry: 57490 PHILIPPINES BATTALION - KOREAN WAR	MY FATHER WAS WITH THE 14TH BCT
CLAIRE ACEBU wrote on June 3, 2006 City and State: CEBU CITY Unit: Service or Relationship: FAMILY MEMBER Comments: I just want to share with you the name of my father, S/Sgt. Gregorio D. Acebu, who was with the PEFTOK's 14th BCT. He is nearly 80 years old now, and currently lives in San Antonio Village, Dumaguete City. If you happen to know of other 14th BCT members, kindly contact me at my email address. Keywords: 14th bct

Entry: 57265 PHILIPPINES BATTALION - KOREAN WAR	IRENIO DESAMITO 19TH BCT PEFTOK
RILAN BALLESTEROS wrote on May 21, 2006 City and State: Unit: Service or Relationship: ARMY VETERAN Comments: 19TH BATTALION COMBAT TEAM (BLOODHOUND) Philippine Expeditionary Force to Korea (PEFTOK) April 1952 to March 1953 A battle hardened unit that distinguished itself in the anti-Huk campaign, the 19th BCT trained for 16 weeks at the Philippine Armys training facility set among Korean-like hills bordering the town of Marikina, fondly called Marikorea by the men. The first contingent of the 19th landed in Korea late April 1952 with the last contingent rotating to Korea two months later. Battalion commander was Col. Ramon Aguirre. The 19th held a segment of the MLR in the Chorwon-Sibyon-yi corridor in the west central sector of Korea. It was first attached operationally to the US I Corps and then to the 179th Regiment of the US 45th Infantry Division (Thunderbirds), the first National Guard division to see combat in Korea. Armistice negotiations to end the war were being discussed when the 19th went into action against the men of the Chinese Peoples Volunteer Army (CPV). Battling the CPV The men of this famed battalion acquitted themselves well against the CPV. Their most outstanding combat achievement, however, was in the battle for hills dominating the Chorwon-Sibyon-yi area, considered he most vulnerable sector of the UNCs front line. On 18 June, the CPV bombarded the 19ths positions with heavy artillery fire, killing two men and wounding four. The battalions howitzers and mortars returned fire, inflicting casualties on the CPV. The CPV continued pummeling the battalions positions the next day in preparation for an infantry assault that was aborted after the 19th returned fire. The intense artillery duels resulted in the deaths of eight men, including an officer. At 10:00 p.m. on 20 June, the enemy opened a heavy artillery and mortar barrage against the 19th following this up with a massive infantry attack. Flares fired by the 19th revealed waves of CPV heading towards Hills Eerie and 191. Under terrific artillery fire, and attacked by overwhelming force, the battalion stood its ground. Counter battery fire destroyed many of the CPV guns and mortars. On the battlefield, the battalion fought a brutal hand-to-hand fight throughout the evening. The Chinese ware fought to a standstill and forced to retreat by a savage counterattack. The fight continued until the morning of the 21st. The retreating Chinese left behind the hulks of two tanks and over 500 dead. Eight Filipinos were killed and 16 wounded in the fierce night battle. More actions against the CPV followed and the fighting skill shown by the veterans of the 19th drew respect and praise from other UN fighting units. The 19th was the first PEFTOK battalion awarded the South Korean Presidential Distinguished Unit Citation. It also received a Battle Citation from the US X Corps. Resources This web site was created, written and is maintained by Art Villasanta. Copyright 2000 by Art Villasanta. This web site is being continuously updated. Keywords: Retired 2nd Lt. Irenio Desamito was my late grandfather, who past away on the 21 Feb. 1996..he who served in the Korean War with the 19th BCT PEFTOK and served with the philippine aymy for more than 30 years..once i met a korean man here in australia, who just finished his military services..i told him that my grandfather once fought in the korean war..to my surprised he stand infront of me and bowed his head and say's thank you..i was so emotionally touched by his action..

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