Fidel Segundo
Filipino army general / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
In this Philippine name, the middle name or maternal family name is Ventura and the surname or paternal family name is Segundo.
Fidel Ventura Segundo (24 April 1894 – 6 January 1945) was a Filipino brigadier general and World War II hero. He commanded the 1st Regular Division (Philippines) during the invasion by Japan and then survived the Bataan Death March. Paroled from prison, Segundo was later executed for aiding the Filipino resistance forces.
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Fidel V. Segundo | |
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Nickname(s) | Smoke |
Born | (1894-04-24)24 April 1894 Laoag, Ilocos Norte, Captaincy General of the Philippines |
Died | 6 January 1945(1945-01-06) (aged 50) Manila, Philippines |
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Branch of Service | Philippine Army US Philippine Scouts |
Years of service | 1917–1945 |
Rank | Brigadier General (PA) Lieutenant Colonel (PS) |
Unit | 1st Infantry Division 2nd Infantry Regiment |
Commands held | Provost Marshal, I Philippine Corps
1st Regular Division (Philippines) Philippine Military Academy 2nd Infantry Regiment (Philippines) |
Battles/Wars | World War I World War II ● Battle of Bataan |
Awards | Purple Heart |
Alma mater | United States Military Academy (Class of August 1917) |
Spouse(s) | Angela G. Agcaoili |
Children | Fidel Jr. (son) Maria Lourdes (daughter) Lucien (son) Roberto (son) |
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