Boni Serrano | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | Venancio Merioles Serrano |
| Born | 4 April 1922 Uson, Masbate, Insular Government of the Philippine Islands, United States |
| Died | 2 January 1970 (aged 47) Manila, Philippines |
| Resting place | |
| Rank | Colonel |
| Unit | Philippine Expeditionary Forces to Korea |
| Battles / wars | Korean War[1] |
| Awards | 48, including Medal of Valor |
| Memorials | Bonny Serrano Avenue BRP Boni Serrano (PG-111) Camp Bonny Serrano |
| Spouse(s) | Cora Real Serrano |
| Children | 3 |
Colonel Venancio Merioles Serrano (4 April 1922 – 2 January 1970) also known as "Bonny" Serrano (but widely named "Boni Serrano"), was a Filipino soldier of the Korean War in the 1950s. He received a total of 48 medals, including the Medal of Valor for extraordinary bravery, the highest honor the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) can bestow. He was a member of the 10 BCT Philippine Expeditionary Force to Korea (PEFTOK): 1950–1955.