PHValentin Untalan, recognized as the oldest World War II hero in Pangasinan and potentially one of the oldest Filipinos, passed away at the age of 109. He was a resident of Barangay Doyong and had been wheelchair-bound with declining health for several years. Untalan recently attended the annual Pangasinan Veterans Day celebration, sharing his wartime experiences and encouraging younger generations to cherish their country. He often participated in commemorations of the Lingayen Gulf Landings, remembering his service in the Philippine Scouts and later the U.S. Army Forces in the Far East. During the war, he served in the 'L' Company of the 57th Infantry, caring for wounded soldiers and engaging in battles such as the Battle of Bataan. Untalan recounted surviving on guavas and papayas in the jungle, describing his duties as a platoon leader and the challenges of prolonged combat.
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