Calixto Duque
Calixto Duque (October 14, 1893 - November 4, 1972) was a Filipino decorated military officer and a WW II veteran who served as Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces of the Philippines from 1951 to 1953 after his retirement. He also served as Vice Chief of Staff from 1949 to 1951 and Deputy Chief of Staff from 1946 to 1949..
Calixto Duque | |
|---|---|
| Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces of the Philippines | |
| In office 1951–1953 | |
| President | Elpidio Quirino |
| Preceded by | Mariano Castañeda |
| Succeeded by | Jesus Vargas |
| Vice-Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces of the Philippines | |
| In office 1949–1951 | |
| President | Elpidio Quirino |
| Preceded by | Mariano Castañeda |
| Succeeded by | Jesus Vargas |
| Deputy Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces of the Philippines | |
| In office 1946–1950 | |
| President | Manuel Roxas |
| Preceded by | Macario Peralta |
| Succeeded by | Jesus Vargas |
| Personal details | |
| Born | October 14, 1893 Vintar, Ilocos Norte, Philippines |
| Died | November 4, 1972 (aged 79) Quezon City, Philippines |
| Alma mater | University of the Philippines |
| Profession | Soldier Police |
| Awards | Distinguished Conduct Star Distinguished Service Star Disting Service Star w/ 1st BAL Philippine Legion of Honor Silver Star Legion of Merit Legion of Merit w/ OLC Long Service Medal w/2 BS Long Service Medal w/3 BS Mindanao Sulu Medal Philippine Defense Medal Philippine Liberation Medal Anti-Dissident Campaign American Defense Medal Asiatic Pacific Theater Medal World War II Victory Medal Philippine Republic Presidential Unit Citation Badge Distinguished Unit Citation Badge w/o OLC |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | Republic of the Philippines Commonwealth of the Philippines |
| Branch/service | Philippine Army Philippine Constabulary |
| Years of service | 1917 - 1953 |
| Rank | Major General |
| Unit | 61st Infantry Regiment 2nd Infantry Regiment |
| Commands | Armed Forces of the Philippines
2nd Infantry Division
2nd Infantry Regiment |
| Battles/wars | Huk Campaign World War II |
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