Nestor Acero
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Nestor F. Acero was an enlisted Marine of the Philippine Marine Corps and a recipient the Philippines' highest military award for courage, the Medal of Valor.[2] Acero was assigned as rifleman in the 7th Marine Company in Jolo, Sulu on 26–27 November 1972 when his company along with the 8th Marine Company assaulted a hill defended by approximately 500 Moro rebels. The marines encountered heavy resistance and took casualties. A withdrawal was eventually ordered from Battalion level. Acero however, was nursing a wounded comrade and elected to cover the withdrawal of the rest of his unit. He was killed in action.
Nestor Acero | |
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Died | (1972-11-27)27 November 1972 Jolo, Sulu, Philippines |
Allegiance | Philippines |
Service/ | Philippine Marine Corps |
Rank | Private First Class |
Service number | 574126[1] |
Unit | 7th Marine Company Philippine Marine Corps |
Battles/wars | Moro conflict |
Awards | Philippine Medal of Valor |
The BRP Nestor Acero (PG-901) - the lead ship of the Philippine Navy's Acero-class fast attack interdiction craft - was named after him.[3]