Boni Serrano
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In this Philippine name, the middle name or maternal family name is Merioles and the surname or paternal family name is Serrano.
This article is about the Filipino Korean War veteran. For the street in Quezon City, see Bonny Serrano Avenue. For the Philippine Navy ship, see BRP Boni Serrano (PG-111).
Colonel Venancio Merioles Serrano (4 April 1922 – 2 January 1970) also known as "Bonny" Serrano (but widely named "Boni Serrano"), was a Filipino soldier of the Korean War in the 1950s. He received a total of 48 medals, including the Medal of Valor for extraordinary bravery, the highest honor the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) can bestow. He was a member of the 10 BCT Philippine Expeditionary Force to Korea (PEFTOK): 1950–1955.
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Boni Serrano | |
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Birth name | Venancio Merioles Serrano |
Born | (1922-04-04)4 April 1922 Uson, Masbate, Insular Government of the Philippine Islands, United States |
Died | 2 January 1970(1970-01-02) (aged 47) Manila, Philippines |
Resting place | |
Rank | Colonel |
Unit | Philippine Expeditionary Forces to Korea |
Battles/wars | Korean War[1] |
Awards | 48, including Medal of Valor |
Memorials | Bonny Serrano Avenue BRP Boni Serrano (PG-111) Camp Bonny Serrano |
Spouse(s) | Cora Real Serrano |
Children | 3 |
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