Kalinaw News: Wounded soldiers awarded in Sulu

Posted to Kalinaw News (Apr 10, 2021): Wounded soldiers awarded in Sulu

Kuta Heneral Teodulfo Bautista Jolo, Sulu – Two soldiers wounded during the encounter against Abu Sayyaf Group last Wednesday were given medals by 11th Infantry Division Commander Major General William N Gonzales at Camp Teodulfo Bautista Station Hospital, Jolo, Sulu.

On the Day of Valor (Araw ng Kagitingan), April 9, 2021, two wounded soldiers of 21st Infantry Battalion who displayed bravery during April 07, 2021 encounter were awarded with the wounded personnel medal. They were Private First Class Faith Noel Andayan and Private First Class Norman Espiritu.

Andayan, 26 years old, is originally from Apayao. He was wounded at his upper right arm. Meanwhile, 27 year-old Espiritu who was wounded at his right leg is from Pangasinan. Both of them are scheduled to undergo medical operation for extraction of lodged bullet. According to their attending physician, they will have a speedy recover since they did not suffer any bone fructures.

MGen Gonzales personally pinned the medals on them as he expressed his gratitude for their unwavering courage on the performance of their mandate. “I’m sure the residents here in Sulu are also grateful for your service. Yes, you are physically wounded but your character will certainly be grow stronger.”

Meanwhile, the respective families of Andayan and Espiritu are both relieved knowing that both are safe. They are able to connect with each other through DICT initiated Free WIFI for all that recently installed at Camp Teodulfo Bautista Station Hospital Jolo, Sulu.

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