Philippine Army Commanding General Lieutenant General Rolando Joselito Bautista on October 23 personally recognized the heroism of fallen soldiers during the 5-month battle against terrorists in Marawi City.
Lieutenant General Bautista who assumed command of the entire Philippine Army on October 5 was the Philippine Army’s 1st Infantry Division and Commander of Joint Task Force Marawi who led the fight in Marawi City.
Bautista together with Army Special Operations Command commander Major General Danilo Pamonag pinned the tab/badges in uniforms of fallen heroes who completed elite training in Marawi.
1st Infantry Division photo
The fallen heroes graduated together with other Marawi City heroes who completed their training in the main battle area of Marawi City.
Courses completed during the joint ceremony are Special Forces Combat Qualification Course, Special Forces Operations Course, Scout Ranger Course, and Counter Terrorism Course.
1st Infantry Division photo
“They deserved these badges. They sacrificed their lives just to save and liberate Marawi. Their gallantry will not be forgotten,” the Army chief said.
https://www.update.ph/2017/10/army-chief-pins-elite-trooper-badges-in-fallen-heroes-uniforms/22028
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