The Capiz-based 3rd Infantry Division honored Saturday the 82nd Infantry Battalion trooper wounded during a clash with New People's Army (NPA) fighters in Sitio Cadinglian, Barangay Buloc, Tubungan town, Iloilo last Sept. 19.
Awarded with the Wounded Personnel Medal was Pfc. Ronald Apiladas.
The latter is now recuperating at the
Col. Erick Uchida,
“It is fitting to recognize the gallantry of our soldier who risked his life in combat in defense of our democracy. Our soldiers who are wounded in action deserve to be given the best medical care,” he added.
Uchida said that Apilada’s acts of heroism and selflessness above and beyond the call of duty are in keeping with the highest traditions of the military service.
http://www.pna.gov.ph/index.php?idn=2&sid=&nid=2&rid=686689
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