Global InformationNestor Acero information
Nestor Acero | |
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| Died | 27 November 1972 Jolo, Sulu, Philippines |
| Allegiance |  Philippines |
| Service/ |  Philippine Marine Corps |
| Rank |  Private First Class |
| Service number | 574126[1] |
| Unit | 7th Marine Company Philippine Marine Corps |
| Battles/wars | Moro conflict |
| Awards |  Philippine Medal of Valor |
Nestor F. Acero was an enlisted Marine of the Philippine Marine Corps and a recipient the Philippines' highest military award for courage, the Medal of Valor.[2] Acero was assigned as rifleman in the 7th Marine Company in Jolo, Sulu on 26–27 November 1972 when his company along with the 8th Marine Company assaulted a hill defended by approximately 500 Moro rebels. The marines encountered heavy resistance and took casualties. A withdrawal was eventually ordered from Battalion level. Acero however, was nursing a wounded comrade and elected to cover the withdrawal of the rest of his unit. He was killed in action.
The BRP Nestor Acero (PG-901) - the lead ship of the Philippine Navy's Acero-class fast attack interdiction craft - was named after him.[3]
- ^ "Award for the Medal of Valor: Private First Class Nestor F Acero 574126". Defenders of Bataan and Corregidor. 19 December 2013. Retrieved 29 December 2017.
- ^ Fonbuena, Carmela (20 December 2017). "FAST FACTS: List of Medal of Valor awardees and their privileges". Rappler. Retrieved 29 December 2017.
- ^ "PH Navy unveils first pair of 'EEZ protector' missile boats". Manila Bulletin.