Patikul massacre
1977 killing of soldiers in the Philippines / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Patikul massacre refers to an event that took place on October 10, 1977 in Patikul, Sulu province in the Philippines. Thirty-five officers and men of the Philippine Army were killed by elements of the Moro National Liberation Front under Usman Sali. Among the dead were Brigadier General Teodulfo Bautista, commanding general of the 1st Infantry Division, Adjutant General of the Armed Forces of the Philippines, Col. Gabriel Pangilinan and four lieutenant colonels.[3]
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Patikul massacre | |||||||
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Part of the Moro conflict | |||||||
Memorial to AFP Brig. Gen. Teodulfo Bautista and his 35 men who were killed in Danag, Patikul, Sulu | |||||||
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Belligerents | |||||||
Philippine Army | Moro National Liberation Front | ||||||
Commanders and leaders | |||||||
Teodulfo Bautista † | Usman Sali[1] | ||||||
Units involved | |||||||
1st Infantry Division | unknown | ||||||
Strength | |||||||
36 officers and men | 150 men[2] | ||||||
Casualties and losses | |||||||
35 killed | none |
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