For love of country : saga of Ruperto K. Kangleon and the Leyte guerrillas / by Joaquin G. Chung, Jr.

For love of country : saga of Ruperto K. Kangleon and the Leyte guerrillas / by Joaquin G. Chung, Jr.

Guerrillas--Philippines.

Kangleon, Ruperto K., 1890-1958.

World War, 1939-1945--Underground movements--Philippines.

Researched account of both Col. Kangleon’s and the Leyte guerrillas’ experiences during the war. Narrates Kangleon’s service in Mindanao before the surrender of the USAFFE (he was awarded a Bronze Star for his heroism), his becoming a prisoner of war in Butuan, escape to Leyte and the organization of the Leyte guerrillas. Kangleon, as commander of the Leyte Area Command, was later awarded a Distinguished Service Cross by the US for his exploits.

Also narrates the experiences of several Leyteño guerrillas, whom the author (a native of Leyte) interviewed. The Leyte guerrillas played a vital part in the war, both during the occupation and also during MacArthur’s return. Names of members of the guerrilla unit are given in an appendix.

Chung, Joaquin G. (Joaquin Gonzales)

[Philippines : s.n.], c1989 (Metro Manila, Philippines : Integrated Pub. House)

1989

23 x 16 cm.

Softbound

9719115106

D 802 .P52 L49 1989

16243

1st ed.

xii, 160 p.

ill., maps