Mateo M. Capinpin

In this Filipino name, the middle name or maternal family name is Mananjaya and the surname or paternal family name is Capinpin.
Mateo Capinpin
NicknameMattie
Born(1887-04-22)April 22, 1887
Morong, Morong, Captaincy General of the Philippines
DiedDecember 28, 1958(1958-12-28) (aged 71)
Biñan, Laguna, Philippines
Buried
Municipal Cemetery, Biñan
Allegiance Philippines
United States of America
Branch United States Army
Service years1906–1948
RankMajor General
Unit21st Infantry Division(PA)
Philippine Scouts
Commands21st Division (Philippines)
45th Infantry Regiment (PS)
ConflictsBattle of Bataan
AwardsDistinguished Conduct Star
MemorialsCamp Mateo Capinpin

Mateo Mananjaya Capinpin (April 22, 1887 – December 28, 1958) was a brigadier general in the Philippine Army and commanded the 21st Division (Philippines) under the United States Army Forces in the Far East during the Battle of Bataan.

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