BATANGAS UNIT
ROSARIO REGIMENT
In the Field
Feb. 3-45
SUBJECT To |
: AMBUSHING A JAPANESE TRUCK : COMMANDING OFFICER, USAFFE, BATANGAS UNIT |
At about 3:00 p.m., Feb. 2, 1945, at barrio Alupay, Rosario, Batangas, the patrol under Capt. Venancio Farol and Patrol Leader Lt. Dominador Cometa was able to effect a surprise attack on a Japanese truck carrying 11 Japanese infantry soldiers, killing 7 and seriously wounding 4 who are presumed to be killed also. Prior to the attack, this truck was running in the direction of San Juan, Batangas. Without knowing that the bridge at Alupay was already blasted, the truck continued to cross the bridge. As a consequence, the truck fell into the depth below, giving a fair chance for the patrol to strike without further hesitation. Such measure was taken in view of the wicked attitude and atrocious activities of the Japanese against the civilian population. Without any untoward provocation, the people are either killed or inhumanly tortured.
Enemy | Our Troops | |
Killed | 7 | None |
Wounded | 4 | None |
Captured arms and war materials | 3 Japanese rifles Cal. 27; Samples of War Materials, articles 1 to 8, as follows: Articles 1 to 6 -- 2 boxes each Article 7 -- 4 boxes Article 8 -- 50 pieces Military Map, forwarded Feb 18-45. |
In view of the lack of arms and ammunition to cope with the present situation in this area, it is earnestly requested that any available quantity of arms and ammunition be supplied to this headquarters.
[Sgd.] ISAAC D. FAROL
Lt. Col. Guerrilla Inf.
Commanding
Lt. Col. Guerrilla Inf.
Commanding
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Notes and references:
1 “Luansing Unit, Fil-American Batangas Guerrillas,” File No. 63, downloaded from PVAO.
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