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PHILIPPINES-RYUKYUS COMMAND
OFFICE OF THE COMMANDING GENERAL
GSCPU 091 PI/1703 | APO 707 |
14 AUG 1947
Mr. Vicente P. Virrey
Lipa, Batangas
Philippines
Dear Mr. Virrey:
This will acknowledge receipt of your letter, dated 18 July 1947, submitting the casualty roster of the 4th Battalion, 143rd Infantry, MMD, ECLGA, General Geronimo Division, Batangas Unit.
The request for recognition of this unit was not favorably considered by this headquarters on 29 November 1946. A letter to this effect was sent to Mr. Ceferino Melo, Lipa, Batangas.
Concerning the submission of the casualty roster, it is policy of this headquarters to entertain for investigation only casualty rosters submitted by recognized guerrilla units. Inasmuch as your unit has not been recognized, a unit casualty roster cannot be accepted for consideration. It is considered that all concerned have had ample opportunity to submit claims for individual casualty recognition before 31 July 1947, the announced closing date for applications of this type. Information regarding this closing date has been widely disseminated throughout the Philippines by press and radio and through municipal agencies.
The casualty roster submitted with your letter of 18 July 1947 is returned herewith.
Sincerely,
THOMAS J. BROWN
CWO, USA
ASST ADJ GEN
THOMAS J. BROWN
CWO, USA
ASST ADJ GEN
1 Incl:
Casualty roster submitted by applicant
Lt. Col Wallace M Hanes:
Basic, ltr fr Vicente P Virrey to CG, PHILRYCOM, dtd 18 July 47, submitting the casualty roster of the 4th Bn, 143rd Inf MMD, ECLGA, Gen Geronimo Division, Batangas Unit.
2nd Lt William D MacMillan
Concur: Maj C H Wentzell
Chief, Unit Branch
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Notes and references:
1 “4th Bn, General Geronimo’s Div, MMD, ECLGA,” File No. 308-91, downloaded from PVAO.
1 “4th Bn, General Geronimo’s Div, MMD, ECLGA,” File No. 308-91, downloaded from PVAO.
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