Pelagio Almazar Cruz (June 16, 1912 – October 21, 1986) was the first Armed Forces of the Philippines Chief-of-Staff from the Philippine Air Force . He was the Commanding General of the Philippine Air Force in two occasions from its transition from Philippine Army Air Corps in 1947 to 1951 and again in 1953 to 1956. He is considered as the father of Philippine Air Force.
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Pelagio A. Cruz
Pelagio Cruz as Chief of Staff
In office – August 1962President Diosdado Macapagal Preceded by Manuel Cabal Succeeded by Alfredo M. Santos In office – December 28, 1961President Diosdado Macapagal Carlos P. Garcia Preceded by Manuel Cabal In office – January 1, 1959President Carlos P. Garcia Succeeded by Alfredo Santos In office – December 30, 1958President Carlos P. Garcia Preceded by Manuel Cabal Succeeded by Isagani Villoria Campo In office – June 2, 1958In office – December 17, 1956President Elpidio Quirino Ramon Magsaysay Preceded by Benito R. Ebuen Succeeded by Benito R. Ebuen In office – March 16, 1951President Manuel Roxas Elpidio Quirino Preceded by Edwin Andrews Succeeded by Eustacio D. Orobia
Born Pelagio Almazar Cruz
Baliuag, Bulacan , Philippine Islands Died October 21, 1986(1986-10-21) (aged 74)Quezon City , Philippines Education Philippine Constabulary Academy Profession Constable*Pilot *Soldier Awards Silver Star Gold Cross Distinguished Unit Badge w/Two Oakleaf ClustersPhilippine Defense Medal with Two Bronze Victory RibbonPhilippine Liberation Ribbon Distinguished Service Star Allegiance Philippines Branch/service Philippine Air Force Philippine Commonwealth Army
Philippine Constabulary Years of service 1932–1962 Rank Lieutenant General Unit Provisional PAAC Regiment Commands Armed Forces of the Philippines Philippine Constabulary Philippine Air Force Philippine Commonwealth Army
Philippine Army Air Corps Battles/wars Battle of Bataan Liberation of the Philippines
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