Laurence M. Narag, Sr. | |
|---|---|
| Died | 3 April 2000 Kauswagan, Lanao del Norte, Philippines |
| Allegiance |  Philippines |
| Service |  Philippine Marine Corps |
| Rank |  Corporal |
| Service number | 788562 |
| Unit | 61st Marine Company, Force Reconnaissance Battalion, Philippine Marine Corps |
| Battles / wars | 2000 Philippine campaign against the Moro Islamic Liberation Front Moro conflict |
| Awards |  Medal of Valor |
Laurence M. Narag, Sr. was an enlisted Marine of the Philippine Marine Corps and a posthumous recipient of the Philippines' highest military award for courage, the Medal of Valor.[1] Corporal Narag served as a radioman with 61st Marine Company, Force Reconnaissance Battalion during the 2000 Philippine campaign against the Moro Islamic Liberation Front. During a military operation in Kauswagan, Lanao del Norte, Narag conducted reconnaissance on an entrenched MILF position but was detected and drew sniper fire. He was eventually wounded but managed to establish contact with a Philippine Air Force OV-10 Bronco and was able to coordinate close air support. A hospital corpsman, Corporal Ernesto Layaguin attempted to come to his aid but was himself wounded and eventually hit by sniper fire that caused his death. Narag continued firing at the enemy and coordinating air strikes despite his wounds. His commanding officer eventually had to drag him to a medevac vehicle for evacuation. Narag died of wounds later 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.