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US House honors Filipino WWII vets
Filipino WWII veterans get Congressional Gold Medal
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Delegate Madeleine Z. Bordallo (D-GU) joined her colleagues in the U.S. House of Representatives yesterday in honoring Filipino veterans for their service during World War II.
Filipino veterans of World War II were presented with the Congressional Gold Medal, the nation’s highest civilian honor bestowed by Congress, in recognition of their heroism and sacrifice alongside American servicemembers.
Bordallo cosponsored the legislation in the House to honor these veterans for their service; it was enacted into law on Dec. 14, 2016.
“Filipino World War II veterans fought bravely alongside U.S. servicemembers and were instrumental to combating enemy forces in the Pacific,” said Bordallo. “The Congressional Gold Medal they receive today honors their sacrifices and extends our country’s long overdue gratitude for their commitment to liberty and freedom. I am proud to join all Americans in recognizing Filipino World War II veterans for their courage and valor, and I hope our country never forgets the heroism they exhibited.” (PR)
