Battle of the Malala River

Battle of the Malala River
Part of the Moro Rebellion phase of the Philippine–American War
DateOctober 22, 1905
Location
Malala, Datu Paglas, Maguindanao del Sur
Result American victory
Belligerents
Sultanate of Buayan  United States
Commanders and leaders
Datu Ali  Frank Ross McCoy
Strength
Unknown 78 soldiers[1]: 137 
Casualties and losses
12 killed
50 captured[1]: 137 
1 killed[1]: 137 

The Battle of the Malala River was fought between the Philippines and the United States during the Moro Rebellion. It resulted in the death of Datu Ali, who had eluded the Americans longer than any other Moro leader.[1]: 132–138 

  1. ^ a b c d Arnold, J.R., 2011, The Moro War, New York: Bloomsbury Press, ISBN 9781608190249