José Torres Bugallón

José Torres Bugallón y Gonzales (August 28, 1873 – February 4, 1899) was a Filipino military officer who fought and served the Spanish Government during the Philippine Revolution against the revolutionaries and joins the Philippine Revolutionary Army during the Philippine–American War. He is known as the "Hero of the Battle of La Loma", where he was fatally wounded that led to his death.

José Torres Bugallón y Gonzales
Born(1873-08-28)August 28, 1873
Salasa, Pangasinan, Captaincy General of the Philippines, Spanish Empire
DiedFebruary 4, 1899(1899-02-04) (aged 25)
Kalookan, First Philippine Republic
Allegiance Philippine Republic
Spanish Empire
Service/branch Philippine Republican Army
Spanish Army
Rank lieutenant colonel
second lieutenant
Unit70th Infantry Regiment (Spanish)
Battles/warsPhilippine Revolution
  • Battle of Talisay (1897)

Philippine–American War

  • Battle of La loma
AwardsCruz Roja del Merito Militar (Red Cross for Military Honor)
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