Today in Philippine History (Philatelic Edition Series 2):
MARCH 18, 1901
The USS Vicksburg (Gunboat #11) under the command of Commander Edward Buttevant Barry began supporting the operations of the United States Army under Brigadier General Frederick Funston around Kasiguran Bay and Palanan Bay in Luzon.
Funston was tasked to capture President Emilio Aguinaldo during the Philippine-American War.
After his capture, Aguinaldo with three of his men were marched as prisoners of war towards the seashore in Palanan Bay where the ship was anchored.
(Design, concept, stamp and research: Richard Allan B. Uy) All rights reserved
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