Ernesto A. Layaguin | |
|---|---|
| Died | 3 April 2000 Kauswagan, Lanao del Norte, Philippines |
| Allegiance |  Philippines |
| Service |  Philippine Marine Corps |
| Rank |  Corporal |
| Service number | 789124 |
| Unit | 61st Marine Company Philippine Marine Corps |
| Battles / wars | 2000 Philippine campaign against the Moro Islamic Liberation Front Moro conflict |
| Awards |  Medal of Valor |
Ernesto A. Layaguin was an enlisted hospital corpsman of the Philippine Marine Corps and a posthumous recipient of the Philippines' highest military award for courage, the Medal of Valor.[1] Corporal Layaguin served with the 61st Marine Company during the 2000 Philippine campaign against the Moro Islamic Liberation Front. During a military operation in Kauswagan, Lanao del Norte, Layaguin attempted to come to the aid of a fellow Marine Corporal Laurence Narag Sr., who had conducted reconnaissance on an entrenched MILF position but was detected and drew sniper fire. Narag was eventually wounded but managed to establish contact with a Philippine Air Force OV-10 Bronco and was able to coordinate close air support. Layaguin attempted to come to his aid but was himself wounded and eventually hit by sniper fire that caused his death. Narag was eventually evacuated but died of his wounds in a hospital.[2]
- ^ Fonbuena, Carmela (20 December 2017). "FAST FACTS: List of Medal of Valor awardees and their privileges". Rappler. Retrieved 24 January 2018.
- ^ Morelos, Miko (25 October 2011). "A 'Hero' for kids of slain soldiers". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved 24 January 2018.