Salvador Abcede
Salvador Abcede | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | Salvador Sureta Abcede |
| Nickname | Badong |
| Born | September 6, 1913 Indan (now Vinzons) , Camarines Norte, Insular Philippines |
| Died | August 19, 1982 (aged 68) Veterans Memorial Hospital, Quezon City, Metro Manila |
| Cause of death | Cirrhosis of Liver |
| Buried | Libingan Ng Mga Bayani, Makati, Metro Manila |
| Allegiance | Philippines United States of America |
| Branch | Philippine Army |
| Service years | 1941 - 1955 |
| Rank | Colonel |
| Unit | 20th Battalion Combat Team, PA
Negros Force 2nd Battalion, 75th Infantry |
| Commands | Manila Police Department AFP Command and General Staff College |
| Known for | Chief of Police, Manila Police Department Commander, 20th Battalion Combat Team, Korean War |
| Conflicts | Battle of Hill Erie, Korea
Guerilla Campaigns in Negros |
| Alma mater | Philippine Constabulary Academy (Now PMA) |
| Spouse | Choleng Saman-Abcede |
| Other work | Chief of Police, Manila City |
Col. Salvador Abcede (September 6, 1913 – August 19, 1982), a Philippine Army Officer and was the leader of the anti-Japanese guerrilla group on Negros. during Japanese Occupation and commander of 20th Battalion Combat Team who fought in the Korean War.