Eastern Mindanao Command head Lt. Gen. Aurelio Baladad
honored the four soldiers wounded while defending a ongoing government road
project at Barangay Makalungay, San Fernando town, Bukidnon against rebel
attack last Dec. 3.
Awarded the Wounded Personnel Medal were Sgt. Samuel M.
Mapo, Pfc. Rex A. Palma, Pvt. Gezer G. Pelonio and Pvt. Robert R. Zamora, all
members of the Army's 68th Infantry Battalion.
Baladad personally pinned the medals to the soldiers during
an awarding ceremonies at the Heroes Ward of Naval Station Felix Apolinario
Station Hospital in Panacan, Davao
City
The action of the four and their other companions prevented
the rebels from torching heavy equipment that are being used for the road
project, which will connect San Fernando town, Bukidnon to Talaingod town,
Davao Del Norte, upon completion.
“Because of their gallantry, they were able to outmaneuever
and inflict casualties to the New People Army (NPA) bandits despite being
outnumbered and wounded; as a result they were able to prevent the burning of
equipment. The gallantry in action beyond the call of duty exemplified by our
soldiers deserve no less than a military award for their individual acts as
their demonstrated exemplary actions against overwhelming enemies," Baladad
said.
http://www.pna.gov.ph/index.php?idn=1&sid=&nid=1&rid=713676
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