There are all types of heroes in times of need. This Filipino woman risked her life when her country needed her.
Magdalena Leones
The Silver Star is the third-highest honor for gallantry in the U.S. Armed Forces. Previous recipients include Audie Murphy, Chuck Yeager, and Norman Schwartzkopf. But few people have heard of Magdalena Leones – she was a Filipino woman that served as a guerrilla soldier under U.S. command in World War II.
Leones was in her 20s when she joined the Philippine-American military effort. She is part of a small group of women – and is the only Filipino woman – to receive the award for her heroism. She died on June 16th in Richmond, California at 96-years old.
The San Francisco Board of Supervisors recognized her on June 28. “We are diminished by the passing of Corporal Magdalena Leones, Silver Star Filipina World War II veteran — the only Asian to receive this honor,” Supervisor Jane Kim said. “Corporal Leones has paved the way for many…
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Writers Envy 
A marvelous unsung heroine.
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Yes. It’s amazing how the ordinary turn extraordinary in time of need.
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I admit those are the heroes I most admire for they have nothing but the willingness to be in that moment monumental. So glad you highlighted this Will xo
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Really great story, Will!
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Isn’t it though! Pacific Paratrooper always has great stories. Thanks for your comment 🙂
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Sure, Will!
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I thank you very much for sharing this story with your readers, Will. There is so much about the Pacific that was never taught in the schools.
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You’re welcome! FB folks love the Filipina Heroine story. Several folks have shared that story as well as the farewell salutes on their timelines.
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