Fidel V. Segundo | |
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Nickname(s) | Smoke |
Born | Laoag, Ilocos Norte, Captaincy General of the Philippines | 24 April 1894
Died | 6 January 1945 Manila, Philippines | (aged 50)
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Branch of Service | Philippine Army U.S. Philippine Scouts |
Years of service | 1917–1945 |
Rank | Brigadier General (PA) Lieutenant Colonel (PS) |
Unit | 1st Infantry Division 2nd Infantry Regiment |
Commands | Provost Marshal, I Philippine Corps
1st Regular Division (Philippines) Philippine Military Academy 2nd Infantry Regiment (Philippines) |
Battles/Wars | |
Awards | Purple Heart |
Alma mater | United States Military Academy (Class of August 1917) |
Spouse(s) | Angela G. Agcaoili |
Children | Fidel Jr. (son) Maria Lourdes (daughter) Lucien (son) Roberto (son) |
Fidel Ventura Segundo (24 April 1894 – 6 January 1945) was a Filipino brigadier general and World War II hero. He commanded the 1st Regular Division (Philippines) during the invasion by Japan and then survived the Bataan Death March. Paroled from prison, Segundo was later executed for aiding the Filipino resistance forces.