Guy Fort
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Guy O. Fort (January 1, 1879 – November 11, 1942) was a brigadier general in the Philippine Army under the control of the United States Army Forces in the Far East. Fort led the 81st Division (Philippines) during the initial Battle of the Philippines and the Japanese invasion of Malabang. After fighting a last-ditch stand, Fort was ordered by his higher command to surrender and be taken prisoner by Japanese forces.[1] His captors demanded Fort help persuade his former soldiers engaged in guerrilla warfare to stop resisting the occupation. Fort refused and was executed by firing squad. Fort is the only American-born general officer to be executed by enemy forces.[2][3][4]
Guy O. Fort | |
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Born | (1879-01-27)January 27, 1879 Keelerville, Michigan, U.S. |
Died | November 11, 1942(1942-11-11) (aged 63) Marawi, Mindanao, Philippines |
Allegiance | United States Commonwealth of the Philippines |
Service/ | United States Army Philippine Army |
Years of service | 1899–1942 |
Rank | Brigadier General |
Commands held | |
Battles/wars | Moro Rebellion World War II Japanese invasion of Malabang |
Awards | |
Spouse(s) | Marguerite E. Fort, died 1927 Mary Angeles Adams, died 1941 |