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This project aims to organize genealogical data on Filipino recipients (to-date) of US military distinctions -- the Medal of Honor, the Purple Heart, the Legion of Merit, the Bronze Star medal, the Silver Star medal and the Distinguished Service Cross. Find more at the master project page, Families of the Philippines.
For Filipino World War 2 veterans who were recipients of the US Congressional Gold Medal, please visit US Congressional Gold Medal: Filipino WW2 Veteran Recipients.
Medal of Honor Recipients
The Medal of Honor (MOH) is the United States Armed Forces highest and most prestigious military decoration that may be awarded to recognize American soldiers, sailors, marines, airmen, guardians, and coast guardsmen who have distinguished themselves by acts of valor. Visit the Medal of Honor project on Geni.
- Jose Calugas. He was a member of the Philippine Scouts during World War II. He received the Medal of Honor for actions during the Battle of Bataan.
- Rudolph B. Davila
- José Nísperos
- Telesforo Trinidad
Purple Heart Recipients
Servicemen were awarded Purple Hearts for "being wounded or killed in any action against an enemy of the United States or as a result of an act of any such enemy or opposing armed forces". Visit the Purple Heart project on Geni.
- PFC Adriano Alagon (posthumous). He fought in Bataan and survived the Death March. He died as a POW in 1944
- Juan Duyan
- Alejandro Garcia
- 2nd Lt. Virgil Inductivo
- Vicente Lim. He was the first Filipino to graduate from the US Military Academy in West Point in 1914. He was captured by Japanese forces (en route to Australia to join General McArthur), and tortured in Fort Santiago and imprisoned in Bilibid Jail. He was pronounced "missing" in 1944.
- SFC Mark P. Mocorro
- Pedro Q. Molina
- Eustacio Orobia
- Víctor Osías for gallantry in action.
- Capt. Menandro Parazo. He survived the infamous Bataan Death March and was twice captured and tortured by the Japanese forces. He to join the US Liberation forces at the Battle of Manila.
- Leonardo Balagot Perez. He was wounded during the Battle of Hapid in Kiangan and was later awarded the Purple Heart.
- M/Sgt. Alfredo Quijano. He enlisted in the US Army in 1933. He distinguished himself in the Battle of Abucay, suffering battle wounds and earning a Silver Star and a Purple Heart medals for his heroic actions in the line of duty. He fought in Bataan and survived the Death March.
- Col. Carlos P. Romulo. He served as Aide-de-Camp to General Douglas MacArthur and the Public Relations Officer of the Commanding General of the USAFFE. He was awarded the Silver Star for gallantry in action by General MacArthur, and the Purple Heart by Lieutenant General Bainwright for bravery under fire.
- Ruben Songco (posthumous)
- Ramon Subejano
- Benigno G. Tabora
- 1st Sgt. Ricardo Villarina Sr. He was a survivor of the Bataan Death March, a POW and a recipient of several medals which include the Purple Heart, Silver Star, and Bronze Stars with 2 oak clusters.
- Capt. Patricio Ubarro
Legion of Merit Recipients
The Legion of Merit is a military award of the United States Armed Forces that is given for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services and achievements. The decoration is issued to members of the eight uniformed US services, as well as to military and political figures of foreign governments. Visit the Legion of Merit project on Geni.
- Alfonso Arellano
- Rozzano D. Briguez
- Manuel Cabal
- Bartolome Cabangbang
- Vicente Lim. He was the first Filipino to graduate from the US Military Academy in West Point in 1914. He was captured by Japanese forces (en route to Australia to join General McArthur), and tortured in Fort Santiago and imprisoned in Bilibid Jail. He was pronounced "missing" in 1944.
- Col. Pastor Martelino. He graduated from the US Military Academy at West Point in 1920; and was the first Commandant of the Philippine Military Academy. He was captured, tortured and executed by Japanese Forces in 1945.
- Gen. Ernesto S. Mata
- Pedro Q. Molina
- Fidel V. Ramos. He graduated from the US Military Academy at West Point in 1950. He received the Legion of Merit honors in 1990, as the Philippine Secretary of National Defense.
- Alfredo Santos
- Lt. Col. Exequiel Sevilla Jr.. He received a Legion of Merit award for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States as an Army officer.
Silver Star Recipients
The Silver Star Medal is the United States Armed Forces' third-highest personal decoration for valor in combat. The Silver Star Medal is awarded primarily to members of the United States Armed Forces for gallantry in action against an enemy of the United States. Visit the Silver Star project on Geni.
- Cmdre. Ramon A. Alcaraz, PN. He belonged to the pioneer class of the Philippine Military Academy. He proved effective in battle and was decorated by General Douglas MacArthur with a Silver Star for his heroism. In 1950s, he headed the newly created Philippine Marine Corps.
- Sgt. Julian L. Almonte
- Alberto S. Aranzaso
- Vicente Barros
- César Basa
- Capt. Justiniano A. Bulawan
- Bartolome Cabangbang, he was awarded a Silver Star for rescuing comrades who had been buried by debris displaced by Japanese shelling.
- Pelagio Cruz
- Juan Duyan
- Benito Ebuen
- Capt. Felipe Fernandez
- Romeo Espino for extraordinary courage shown in clearing the Kaput hill salient in January 1942 in Orion, Bataan.
- Lt. Vicente Gimenez, for his leadership of the assault that enabled the capture of Gumbang Ridge in Cebu on 25 April 1945.
- Capt. Pablo E. Gonzales
- Teodoro Villanueva Kalaw, Jr. for gallantry in action.
- Magdalena Leones is the only Filipina (as of May 2022) to have received the Silver Star
- M/Sgt. Gaudencio Licerio
- Eustacio Orobia for gallantry in action on 25 January 1942, at Bataan, Philippine Islands.
- Víctor Osías for distinguished services rendered during the Korean War.
- Macario Peralta Jr.
- M/Sgt. Alfredo Quijano. He enlisted in the US Army in 1933. He distinguished himself in the Battle of Abucay, suffering battle wounds and earning a Silver Star and a Purple Heart medals for his heroic actions in the line of duty. He fought in Bataan and survived the Death March.
- Lt. Col. Exequiel Sevilla Jr.. He received a Silver Star for gallantry in action in 1968 while serving as Batallion Advisor in Vietnam.
- SFC Mark P. Socorro
- Ramon Subejano for gallantry in action on December 7, 1944 in the vicinity of Dillingen, Germany.
- Capt. Patricio Ubarro
- Jesús A. Villamor. He was awarded the Silver Star, among other honors, for his unquestionable valor in aerial combat. Manila's Villamor Air Base was named in his honor.
- 1st Sgt. Ricardo Villarina Sr. He was a survivor of the Bataan Death March, a POW and a recipient of several medals which include the Purple Heart, Silver Star, and Bronze Stars with 2 oak clusters.
Bronze Star Recipients
The Bronze Star Medal is a United States decoration awarded to members of the United States Armed Forces for either heroic achievement, heroic service, meritorious achievement, or meritorious service in a combat zone. Visit the Bronze Star project on Geni.
- Silvestre C. Ares (Bronze Star with Oak Leaf Cluster)
- PFC Saturnino R. Cabigas
- Justo Dumlao
- Maj. Fredric Foz
- Alejandro Garcia
- Capt. Pablo E. Gonzales (Bronze Star with Oak Leaf Cluster)
- Cpl. Zosimo Guiang
- 2nd Lt. Virgil Inductivo (Bronze Star with Oak Leaf Cluster)
- Col. Claro L. Laureta
- Col. Amado C. Martelino (Bronze Star with Oak Leaf Cluster)
- Sgt. Pedro Morta (Bronze Star for Valor)
- Juan Pajota
- Menandro Parazo (Bronze Star with 2 Oak Leaf Clusters)
- Ramon Regalado
- Carlos P. Romulo. He served as Aide-de-Camp to General Douglas MacArthur and the Public Relations Officer of the Commanding General of the USAFFE. He was awarded the Silver Star for gallantry in action by General MacArthur, and the Purple Heart by Lieutenant General Bainwright for bravery under fire.
- Manuel Syquio for his heroism in combat in Bataan on April 8, 1942.
- 1st Sgt. Ricardo Villarina Sr. He was a survivor of the Bataan Death March, a POW and a recipient of several medals which include the Purple Heart, Silver Star, and Bronze Stars with 2 oak clusters.
Distinguished Service Cross Recipients
The Distinguished Service Cross (DSC) is the United States Army's second highest military decoration for soldiers who display extraordinary heroism in combat with an armed enemy force. Visit the Distinguished Service Cross project on Geni.