Rommel Sandoval
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In this Philippine name, the middle name or maternal family name is Bigyan and the surname or paternal family name is Sandoval.
Rommel Bigyan Sandoval (July 26, 1979 – September 10, 2017) was a Philippine Army officer commissioned as captain and a recipient of the Philippines' highest military award for courage, the Medal of Valor. Sandoval was the Commanding officer of the 11th Scout Ranger Company, 4th Scout Ranger Battalion of the 1st Scout Ranger Regiment deployed to fight ISIS-inspired militants during the 2017 Battle of Marawi. He graduated at Philippine Military Academy located in Baguio.
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Rommel B. Sandoval | |
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Nickname(s) | Daredevil[1] |
Born | (1979-07-26)July 26, 1979 Bauan, Batangas, Philippines[2] |
Died | September 10, 2017(2017-09-10) (aged 38) Marawi, Lanao del Sur, Philippines |
Allegiance | Philippines |
Service/ | Philippine Army |
Years of service | 2005–2017 |
Rank | Captain |
Unit | 1st Scout Ranger Regiment |
Commands held | 11th Scout Ranger Company |
Battles/wars | Battle of Marawi † |
Awards | Medal of Valor |
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On September 10, 2017, the 111th day of the battle, Sandoval was killed in action attempting to rescue one of his men wounded in a firefight with the jihadist militants.[3] Sandoval, a Captain, was the highest-ranking soldier to have died in the Battle of Marawi.[4]