First Filipino Infantry

A photograph of members of the First Filipino Infantry Regiment likely taken at Fort Ord or Hunter Ligget in California. Bob Mariano Sr. is in the front row, third in. He was a Sergeant (SO). According to his son Bobby, Bob Mariano first served in New Guinea and was in charge of 300 Japanese prisoners.

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c.1941/2

Bobby Mariano

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MAR.2022.2

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