Today in Philippine History (Philatelic Edition):
AUGUST 27, 1855
Licerio Geronimo (August 27, 1855 – January 16, 1924), a revolutionary general was born in Sampaloc, Manila.
His grandfather introduced him to Andres Bonifacio, whose beliefs and virtues influenced him. He joined the Katipunan and became head of the council in Wawa, Montalban.
After Bonifacio’s death, he became Division General of Rizal Province. Aguinaldo promoted him Major General after his victory in San Rafael, Batangas and Gen. Antonio Luna made him 3rd Military Zone Commander.
He killed U.S. Gen. Henry W. Lawton in the Battle of San Mateo.
(Design, concept, stamps and research: Richard Allan B. Uy) All rights reserved
Photo credit: battleofsanmateo.blogspot.com
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