The Philippine Army’s 6th Infantry Division (6ID) on Friday paid final tributes to one of its soldiers who made the ultimate sacrifice during a clash with communist insurgents in Sultan Kudarat.
The slain Army scout, Cpl. JR Baay of the 37th Infantry (Conqueror) Battalion, was killed in skirmishes in Barangay Datu Ito Andong, Kalamansig, Sultan Kudarat early June 19.
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The encounter also left three insurgents dead and the confiscation of subversive war materials.
The ceremony, attended fallen trooper’s comrades, commanders, family members and their supporters, was spearheaded by Joint Task Force Central and 6ID chief Maj. Gen. Donald Gumiran who awarded Cpl. Baay the Military Merit Medal and posthumous promotion.
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