Juan Pajota
Juan Pajota | |
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Captain Juan Pajota in 1945 | |
| Born | c. 1914 Nueva Ecija, Insular Government of the Philippine Islands, United States |
| Died | December 20, 1976 (aged 61–62) |
| Allegiance | United States Philippines |
| Branch | USAFFE 45th Infantry Regiment Philippine Scouts ,91st Div PA |
| Service years | 1941–1946 |
| Rank | Captain (USAFFE) |
| Conflicts | |
| Awards | Bronze Star |
| Spouse | Juliana Francisco |
Captain Juan Pajota (c. 1914 – December 20, 1976) was involved in the Raid at Cabanatuan, an action which took place in the Philippines on January 30, 1945 by US Army Rangers and Filipino guerrillas and resulted in the liberation of more than 511 American prisoners of war (POWs) from a Japanese POW camp near Cabanatuan.