Vicente Lim

Recipient of the Purple Heart medal

Vicente Podico Lim (February 24, 1888 – December 31, 1944) was a Filipino brigadier general and World War II hero. Lim was the first Filipino graduate of the United States Military Academy at West Point (Class of 1914). Prior to the establishment of the Philippine Army, he served as an officer in the Philippine Scouts (a now-defunct component of the US Army). During the Battle of Bataan, Lim was the Commanding General of the 41st Infantry Division, Philippine Army (USAFFE). After the fall of the Philippines he contributed to the Filipino resistance movement until his capture and subsequent execution.

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Vicente Lim was born on Friday, 24 February 1888 in Calamba City, Laguna, Philippines. They were best known as a military professional. Lim's country of citizenship (nationality) was American. They died on Monday, 31 December 1945 in Manila, Philippines at the age of 57. Their zodiac star sign were Pisces.

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Place of birth	Calamba City, Laguna, Philippines	edit
Date of death	31 December 1945	edit
Age	57 (age at death)
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Nationality	American	edit

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