PHILIPPINES-RYUKYUS COMMAND
OFFICE OF THE COMMANDING GENERAL
APO 707
GSCPU 091 PI / 372 | 4 MAR 1947 |
Mr. Crispulo Tambauan
1036 San Andres, Malate
Manila, P.I.
Dear Mr. Tambauan:
We regret to inform you that the Casualty Report submitted by you for the Suicide Battalion, 3rd Infantry Regiment, cannot be officially considered for approval. It it returned herewith.
Our records indicate that this unit has not received official recognition as a component of the Philippine Army in the service of the Armed Forces of the United States.
It will be necessary that casualties of your unit submit claims for recognition individually. These may be submitted by the individual, his representative, or by his next of kin in cases where the casualty is deceased. Sufficient substantiating evidence must be provided as to the services of the individual as a guerrilla, and as to the military operations against the enemy which resulted in him becoming a casualty.
Enclosed herewith are two (2) sets of Guerrilla Affairs Division Form No. 2 in triplicate for accomplishment in accordance with enclosed instruction sheets and letters entitled, “Information Concerning Guerrilla Casualties.”
Claims should be mailed to Commanding General, PHILRYCOM, Attention: Guerrilla Affairs Division, APO 707, c/o Postmaster, San Francisco, California. If delivered in person, documents should be submitted to the Guerrilla Affairs Division, G-3 Section, Headquarters PHILRYCOM, located in Building No. T-711, Philippine University Area, Quezon City.
Sincerely,
R. E. CANTRELL
CAPTAIN, AGD
ASSISTANT ADJUTANT GENERAL
Incls:
Casualty Report, Suicide Bn, 3rd Inf Regt
GAD Form #2 w/Instructions & Information Sheets (2 sets)
GAD Form #2 w/Instructions & Information Sheets (2 sets)
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Notes and references:
1 “Suicide Bn., 3rd Inf Regt, FAG,” File No. 134, online at the United States National Archives.
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