Name/Title
Filipino Thank YouEntry/Object ID
1981.099.002Description
Filipino soldiers "thank you" to the 45th Division for their service, partnership, and friendship during the Korean War. Signed by Filipino officers from "The Avengers" at the bottomContext
The 14th Battalion Combat Team ("Avengers") led by Col. Nicanor Jimenez arrived to Korea on March 26, 1953, received the following awards: South Korean Presidential Unit Citation and Philippine Presidential Unit Citation. It served from March 1953 to April 1954.Made/Created
Date made
circa 1954Time Period
20th Century, Korean WarInscription/Signature/Marks
Transcription
To the Great Thunderbirds:
When we joined you at Inje, you have been rated "the best division in the whole United States Army." In combat and in everything you did, you were tops. These we expected of you.
But we found something more- the warm heart of everyone in the division towards the Filipino soldier.
When you leave this clime, we will always treasure the memory of your wonderful friendship.
The AvengersLanguage
EnglishDimensions
Width
28-7/8 inLength
41-11/16 in
