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Today in History: Jose Calugas earns Medal of Honor at Bataan

1/16/2026

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On January 16, 1942, during the Battle of Bataan in World War II, U.S. Army Sergeant Jose Calugas led a group of volunteers to operate an artillery position amid intense enemy fire. His courageous actions in this critical phase of the Japanese invasion of the Philippines earned him the prestigious Medal of Honor, recognizing his valor.

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On January 16, 1942, during the Battle of Bataan in World War II, U.S. Army Sergeant Jose Calugas led a group of volunteers to operate an artillery position amid intense enemy fire. His courageous actions in this critical phase of the Japanese invasion of the Philippines earned him the prestigious Medal of Honor, recognizing his valor.