Emilio S. Liwanag

Emilio S. Liwanag

Infobox Military Person
name= Emilio S. Liwanag
born= 1911
died= death year and age|1967|1911
placeofbirth= Dagupan City, Pangasinan, Philippines
placeofdeath=Quezon City
placeofburial=


caption=
nickname=
allegiance= Armed Forces of the Philippines
serviceyears= 1934 – 1964
rank= Captain
commands= [http://www.navy.mil.ph/philflet.html Naval Operating Forces]
unit=
battles= World War II Korean War
awards=
laterwork=

Emilio S. Liwanag (1911-1967) was an officer in the Philippine Navy. He was born in Dagupan City, Pangasinan, Philippines.

He graduated from the Philippine Military Academy (Class of 1938) at Baguio City, Mountain Province, Philippines. Captain Liwanag served in the harbor defense force under the Offshore Patrol unit of the USAFFE in Lamao, Bataan during the Battle of Bataan in World War II.

Liwanag was decorated with the Legion of Merit (officer) by [http://www.usarpac.army.mil/history/cgbios/cg_bryan.asp Maj. Gen. Blackshear M. Bryan] , deputy chief of staff, HQ Far East Command, for services in the Philippine liaison office with the UN Command during the Korean War on October 7, 1952.

The citation read in part: "Applying his keen judgment and professional experience, Commander Liwanag formulated plans for the logistical support and efficient integration of Philippine forces into the Korean conflict. His high sense of duty and spirit of cooperation were contributing factors to the successful integration of the Philippine combat teams as elements of the United Nations command and reflect great credit on himself and the Philippine Navy."

External links

* [http://www.navy.mil.ph Philippine Navy Official Web Site]


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