Rafael Jalandoni
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Rafael Ledesma Jalandoni[1] (October 24, 1894 – April 29, 1949) was a Philippine Constabulary officer who served as the 3rd Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces of the Philippines. He was appointed by President Manuel Roxas[2] in 1946 after gaining independence from United States. He retired in 1948. He served as an aide of President Manuel L. Quezon in pre-war years.
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In this Philippine name, the middle name or maternal family name is Ledesma and the surname or paternal family name is Jalandoni.
Quick Facts Major General, 3rd Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces of the Philippines ...
Rafael L. Jalandoni | |
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3rd Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces of the Philippines | |
In office December 21, 1947 – December 20, 1948 | |
President | Manuel Roxas |
Preceded by | Basilio Valdes |
Succeeded by | Mariano Castañeda |
Chief of Staff of the Philippine Army | |
In office December 21, 1945 – December 1, 1946 | |
President | Sergio Osmeña Manuel Roxas |
Preceded by | Basilio Valdes |
Succeeded by | Mariano Castañeda |
Personal details | |
Born | October 24, 1894 Pontevedra, Negros Occidental, Captaincy General of the Philippines |
Died | April 29, 1949 Bongabon, Nueva Ecija, Philippines |
Manner of death | Assassination |
Alma mater | Philippine Constabulary Academy |
Military service | |
Allegiance | Philippine Commonwealth |
Branch/service | Philippine Constabulary Philippine Army |
Years of service | 1945-1948 (Philippine Army) 1922-1942 (Philippine Constabulary) |
Rank | Major General |
Commands | 4th PC Regiment PC Central Luzon District Military Aide to the President of the Philippine Commonwealth |
Battles/wars | Hukbalahap campaign World War II Moro Campaign |
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Born in Pontevedra, Negros Occidental in Western Visayas to Manuel Jalandoni and Paula Ledesma. He commanded 3rd PC Regiment in Mindanao. He was in command of PC Department of Central Luzon while at the start of the war.