Battle of Bud Bagsak

Battle of Bud Bagsak
Part of the Moro Rebellion
"Knocking Out the Moros"
Date June 11–15, 1913 Location Philippines Result American victory End the Moro Rebellion
Belligerents
United States	Sultanate of Sulu
Commanders and leaders
John J. Pershing George C. Shaw Rapp Brush	Datu Amil † Datu Sahipa
Strength
1,200, 8th Infantry, 8th Cavalry, 40th Mountain Artillery Battery and Philippine Scouts [1]	Estimated 800[2]: 225
Casualties and losses
Est. 14 killed 25 wounded[2]: 240	Est. 200 to over 500[2]: 240

The Battle of Bud Bagsak took place during the Moro Rebellion phase of the Philippine–American War fought between June 11 and 15, 1913. The defending Moro fighters were fortified at the top of Mount Bagsak on the island of Jolo, Sulu. The attacking Americans were led by General John 'Black Jack' Pershing. The Moros were entirely annihilated, including their leader, Datu Amil.^{[2]: 228–240}