Filipino American

 

Philippine-American War

Image Name Service Rank Date of action Place of action Unit Notes
Nísperos, José B.José B. Nísperos Army E-01 Private September 24, 1911 Lapurap, Basilan Philippine Scouts Although seriously wounded, continued to fight until the enemy was repulsed[3]
Middle aged Filipino American male wearing a white suite with a neck order medal, and two other medals on the lapel. Trinidad, TelesforoTelesforo Trinidad Navy E-05 Fireman Second Class January 21, 1915 aboard USS San Diego USS San Diego Rescued two men after a boiler explosion despite being injured.[9] Ensign Cary received a Medal of Honor for the same event.[10][11]

 

 

WWII

Image Name Service Rank Date of action Place of action Unit Notes
Filipino male in World War II Army Khaki uniform saluting. Calugas, JoseJose Calugas Army E-05 Sergeant January 16, 1942 Culis, Bataan Province, Philippines 88th Field Artillery Regiment, Philippine Scouts Under heavy fire, organized and led a gun crew after the original crew had been killed or wounded[17]
A young man in his army dress uniform with no hat. He appears to be in a seated position and is smiling. Davila, Rudolph B.Rudolph B. Davila Army E-06 Staff Sergeant May 28, 1944 Artena, Italy 7th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Infantry Division Led his unit by example and, although wounded, single-handedly attacked an enemy-held house[18]

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