Fidel Segundo

Fidel Ventura Segundo (24 April 1894 – 6 January 1945) was a Filipino brigadier general and World War II hero. He commanded the 1st Regular Division (Philippines) during the invasion by Japan and then survived the Bataan Death March. Paroled from prison, Segundo was later executed for aiding the Filipino resistance forces.

In this Philippine name, the middle name or maternal family name is Ventura and the surname or paternal family name is Segundo.
Fidel V. Segundo
Segundo as a captain in the Philippine Scouts
Nickname(s)Smoke
Born(1894-04-24)24 April 1894
Laoag, Ilocos Norte, Captaincy General of the Philippines
Died6 January 1945(1945-01-06) (aged 50)
Manila, Philippines
Allegiance
  • United States of America
  • Philippines
Branch of ServicePhilippine Army
US Philippine Scouts
Years of service1917–1945
RankBrigadier General (PA)
Lieutenant Colonel (PS)
Unit1st Infantry Division
2nd Infantry Regiment
Commands heldProvost Marshal, I Philippine Corps 1st Regular Division (Philippines)
Philippine Military Academy
2nd Infantry Regiment (Philippines)
Battles/WarsWorld War I
World War II
● Battle of Bataan
AwardsPurple Heart
Alma mater United States Military Academy (Class of August 1917)
Spouse(s)Angela G. Agcaoili
ChildrenFidel Jr. (son)
Maria Lourdes (daughter)
Lucien (son)
Roberto (son)
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