4 Army camp awards military merit, medal to outstanding soldiers

From the Philippine News Agency (Dec 5): 4 Army camp awards military merit, medal to outstanding soldiers

CAMP MELCHOR DELA CRUZ, GAMU, ISABELA -- The 5th Infantry Division, Philippine Army (5ID-PA) based here has awarded four military merit and medals to its outstanding soldiers who have shown gallantry and heroism in fighting insurgency in their respective area of operations.

The awarding was conducted at Camp Melchor dela Cruz parade grounds by Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) chief of staff Gen. Emmanuel Bautista Wednesday and assisted by 5ID Philippine Army commander Major General Joel Ibanez.

The soldiers who received the awards are Lt. Col. Ferdinand Melchor dela Cruz, commanding intelligence officer of 5th Infantry Division, Philippine Army received bronze cross medal award, Private First Class Moses Inginga, member of Alpha Company, 54th Infantry Battalion received military merit medal, Sergeant Frederick Calucag, member of medical service at 5ID, PA who received another military merit medal award and Sgt. Rommel Mabborang, platoon sergeant of 24th Infantry Battalion.

The outstanding soldiers are instrumental in attaining peace and security in the area of operations of 5th Infantry Division, PA based in Gamu, Isabela.

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