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Manila
GSCPU 091 PI/913 | May 15, 1947 |
HEADQUARTERS
PHILIPPINES-RYUKYUS COMMAND
OFFICE OF THE COMMANDING GENERAL
APO 707
Attention THOMAS J. BROWN
CWO, USA
ASST. ADJ. GEN.
CWO, USA
ASST. ADJ. GEN.
Sir:
May I have the honor to request the recognition of the “Malvar Guerrilla Forces” as an independent unit, distinct and separate from the “PQOG?” It was really formed and created by the undersigned as a unit, independent and distinct from any other, and in fact, it existed until demobilized, in such a category. Its attachment with the PQOG was just a matter of form an expediency, but as a matter of fact, it never had any dealings with any other guerrilla unit, except insofar as it had to curb or stop any untoward acts of lawlessness and banditry within its territory of operation in the Municipality of Malvar, of some units which sought cover in the guise of guerrillas. I have done my best to present evidences of our guerrilla activities, as well as just the facts of our military operations, and now I am only seeking justice in the light of circumstances which I squarely presented.
As intimated in yours of April 28, 1947, it is further requested that appropriate forms for casualty recognition be also furnished.
Very respectfully yours,
[Sgd.] WENCESLAO L. CORNEJO
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MEMORANDUM FOR RECORD:
Col. G. F. Lillard:
Basic, ltr fr Wenceslao L. Cornejo to CG, PHILRYCOM, dtd 31 March 47, requesting consideration of the “Malvar Guerrilla Forces, PQOG.”
[Sgd.] 1st Lt George E. Kemper
Concur: [Sgd.] Lt Col S J Palos, Chief, Unit Branch
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Notes and references:
1 “Malvar Grla Forces, I Corps, PQOG,” File No. 271-27, downloaded from PVAO.
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