FORT MAGSAYSAY, Nueva Ecija — Pfc. Dennis D. Tara of the 91st Infantry Battalion (91IB) of the Philippine Army (PA) was awarded the Wounded Personnel Medal on Wednesday at the Fort Ramon Magsaysay Army Station Hospital (FMASH) here.
Maj. Gen. Felimon T. Santos, Jr., commander of 7th Infantry Division (7ID), personally pinned the medal on Tara, who was commended for his bravery and for exemplifying Filipino soldiery at its best.
Tara was hurt in an encounter between the 91IB and a rebel group last Nov. 1 in Barangay Malbang, Pantabangan, this province.
Despite being wounded, he did not back down and continued to provide fire support to his team until the enemy retreated.
After the firefight, Tara was immediately given first aid before he was transported to the FMASH where he is currently recovering. (Marilyn Galang/PNA)