Boni Serrano

Colonel Venancio Merioles Serrano (4 April 1922 – 2 January 1970) also known as "Bonny" Serrano (but widely named "Boni Serrano"), was a Filipino soldier of the Korean War in the 1950s. He received a total of 48 medals, including the Medal of Valor for extraordinary bravery, the highest honor the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) can bestow. He was a member of the 10 BCT Philippine Expeditionary Force to Korea (PEFTOK): 1950–1955.

In this Philippine name, the middle name or maternal family name is Merioles and the surname or paternal family name is Serrano.
This article is about the Filipino Korean War veteran. For the street in Quezon City, see Bonny Serrano Avenue. For the Philippine Navy ship, see BRP Boni Serrano (PG-111).
Colonel

Boni Serrano
Birth nameVenancio Merioles Serrano
Born(1922-04-04)4 April 1922
Uson, Masbate, Insular Government of the Philippine Islands, United States
Died2 January 1970(1970-01-02) (aged 47)
Manila, Philippines
Resting place
Loyola Memorial Park
Marikina, Philippines
RankColonel
UnitPhilippine Expeditionary Forces to Korea
Battles/warsKorean War
Awards48, including Medal of Valor
MemorialsBonny Serrano Avenue
BRP Boni Serrano (PG-111)
Camp Bonny Serrano
Spouse(s)Cora Real Serrano
Children3
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