Guy Fort

Guy O. Fort
Guy O. Fort
Born	January 27, 1879; Keelerville, Michigan, U.S.
Died	November 11, 1942 (aged 63); Marawi, Mindanao, Philippines
Allegiance	United States; Commonwealth of the Philippines
Service/branch	United States Army; Philippine Army
Years of service	1899–1942
Rank	Brigadier General
Commands held	81st Division (Philippines); Philippine Constabulary;
Battles/wars	Moro Rebellion; World War II; Japanese invasion of Malabang Pacific War Philippines campaign (1941–1942) (POW); Japanese occupation of the Philippines ; ;
Awards	Army Distinguished Service Medal; Purple Heart; Prisoner of War Medal; American Defense Service Medal; World War II Victory Medal; Asiatic–Pacific Campaign Medal; Philippine Defense Medal;
Spouse(s)	Marguerite E. Fort, died 1927; Mary Angeles Adams, died 1941

Guy O. Fort (January 1, 1879 – November 11, 1942) was a brigadier general in the Philippine Army under the control of the United States Army Forces in the Far East. Fort led the 81st Division (Philippines) during the initial Battle of the Philippines and the Japanese invasion of Malabang. After fighting a last-ditch stand, Fort was ordered by his higher command to surrender and be taken prisoner by Japanese forces. His captors demanded Fort help persuade his former soldiers engaged in guerrilla warfare to stop resisting the occupation. Fort refused and was executed by firing squad. Fort is the only American-born general officer to be executed by enemy forces.

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