Francisco Camacho Sr.
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Francisco Camacho Sr. (1924-1955) was a Philippine Army enlisted trooper and a recipient of the Philippines' highest military award for courage, the Medal of Valor.[3]
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Francisco M. Camacho Sr. | |
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Born | (1924-10-07)7 October 1924[1] Virac, Albay, Philippine Islands |
Died | 20 December 1955(1955-12-20) (aged 31) Laguna, Philippines |
Allegiance | Philippines |
Service/ | Philippine Army |
Rank | Master Sergeant |
Service number | 504735[2] |
Unit | 1st Scout Ranger Regiment |
Battles/wars | Hukbalahap rebellion |
Awards | Medal of Valor |
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In 1955, Camacho and fellow Scout Ranger Weene Martillana were tasked by their commander, Ernesto S. Mata to neutralize Hukbalahap commander Eddie Villapando who was operating in Cavite, Laguna and Batangas. In the subsequent military operation, Camacho and Martillana succeeded in killing Villapando and his bodyguards; Camacho however died of wounds suffered during the firefight.