General Alfredo M. Santos (July 13, 1905 – February 7, 1990) was Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces of the Philippines in 1962 to 1965, making him the first four-star general of the Philippines' armed forces. Engineer turned soldier, General Alfredo M. Santos is one of the most notable "Freedom Fighters" of the Philippines with a heroic war record. His outstanding achievements proved his selfless dedication to the service of his country and people, thereby bringing distinct honor to the Armed Forces of the Philippines.
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| - General Alfredo M. Santos (July 13, 1905 – February 7, 1990) was Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces of the Philippines in 1962 to 1965, making him the first four-star general of the Philippines' armed forces. Engineer turned soldier, General Alfredo M. Santos is one of the most notable "Freedom Fighters" of the Philippines with a heroic war record. His outstanding achievements proved his selfless dedication to the service of his country and people, thereby bringing distinct honor to the Armed Forces of the Philippines.
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| - Hammer, Hero of the Pockets,
First Four-star General
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| - GEN Alfredo M. Santos AFP
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| - World War II
- *Battle of Bataan
- *Battle of Luzon
- *Battle of Leyte
- *Battle of Mindanao
- *Battle of Bataan (1945)
- *Battle of Corregidor (1945)
- *Battle of Manila (1945)
- *Battle of Mindoro
- *Battle of the Visayas
- *Communist insurgency in Philippines
- *Invasion of Palawan
- *Philippines campaign (1944-45)
- *The other battlefields was joint Filipino and American troops during the Liberation of the Philippines
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| - General Alfredo M. Santos (July 13, 1905 – February 7, 1990) was Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces of the Philippines in 1962 to 1965, making him the first four-star general of the Philippines' armed forces. Engineer turned soldier, General Alfredo M. Santos is one of the most notable "Freedom Fighters" of the Philippines with a heroic war record. His outstanding achievements proved his selfless dedication to the service of his country and people, thereby bringing distinct honor to the Armed Forces of the Philippines. He is well known for his physical and moral courage, and keen sense of fairness, justice, honesty and integrity. He spearheaded programs for reserved officers and integrees to gain merits and recognition in their military service.
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