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-Christa Houlahan

My father passed away 14 Feb 2006.  He was with the Philippine Scouts.  He was ill for a long time before he passed away.  I have been trying to piece together his life during WWII.  I've heard a lot of the war stories during dinner time.

Most of his documents and memorabilia were stolen after the war.  The only document I hold is his discharge paper from the United States Army.

I'd like to hear from those who knew him or know of him during those times.

Sincerely,
Maria

I suggest you place this query under the "Scouts" subject  heading where it will be more likely to be read.  If you will send me biographic info on your father, I'll write a short obituary to be placed on our website and in our newsletter.

The following are names of 57th Infantry (PS) veterans who are still living.  Probably some of them knew your father.

57th Infantry (PS) Veterans

John Benson, [“A” Co.], San Francisco, CA
Justiniano B. Benton, ["A" Co.], Malabon City, Philippines
Mariano Cauilan, [Service Co.], Pleasant Hill, CA
William Penalosa Cazar [“F” Co.], Ormoc City, Philippines
Primitivo Alcala Cuenca, [HQ Co.], Vallejo, CA
Sgt. Maj. Vic dela Cruz, Marina, CA
Romy Entac, [“G” Co.], Machine Gun Platoon,] Lennox, CA
Joe Estero, [New Scout w/ postwar 45th & 44th Inf (PS)],       ....Makati, Philippines
Capt. Nick Golla, [“E” Co.], Seattle, WA
Domindor Guevara, [Anti-Tank Co.], Morton Grove, IL
Cpl. Agustin O. Lacao, [“I” Co.], Seattle, WA
Col. John E. Olson, San Antonio, TX
Major Urbano Quijance, [“B” Co., SD w/ S-3, Regtl. Hqtrs], Seattle, WA
MSgt. Alfredo Quijano, San Antonio, TX
Sgt. Joe Taton, Sr., [HQ Co.], Seattle, WA
Col. Frederick Yeager, Wilmington, NC

Editor

just wanted to say hello tp everyone!

I am a grandson of a fellow scout Louis Urban and his wife Fely Urban. I would like to become active within the Philipine Scouts since my grandparents were. I will have to do more research about my grandfathers background so i wont come off so general but i plan to learn more about the whole movement. I know that there is a lot to intake, but you have to start somewhere.

cheers,
justin urban