World War II Honoree

Julian Orale Alayon

Branch of Service

U.S. Army

Hometown

Capiz, Philippine Islands

Honored By

Edel Alayon

Relationship

Son

INDUCTED INTO U.S. ARMY FORCES IN THE FAR EAST OCTOBER 15, 1941, PRIVATE. SERVED AS PRIVATE 1ST CLASS, 2ND REGULAR DIVISION, BATAAN DEFENSE. SERGEANT, BATAAN SURRENDER, DEATH MARCH APRIL 9, 1942. POW CAPAS, TARLAC. JOINED ORGANIZED GUERRILLA UNIT AS STAFF SERGEANT, E COMPANY, 2ND BATTALION, 64TH INFANTRY REGIMENT, 6TH MILITARY DISTRICT. HONORABLY DISCHARGED FEBRUARY 15, 1946 BY U.S LIBERATION FORCES. CONTINUED TO SERVE IN PHILIPPINE ARMY; WENT TO KOREAN WAR UNDER 8TH U.S ARMY. AWARDS: POW MEDAL, WWII VICTORY MEDAL, AMERICAN DEFENSE SERVICE MEDAL, PRESIDENTIAL UNIT CITATION, ASIATIC-PACIFIC CAMPAIGN MEDAL, PHILIPPINE ISLANDS DEFENSE MEDAL, PHILIPPINE LIBERATION RIBBON AND PHILIPPINE INDEPENDENCE RIBBON.