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Post by victor on May 16, 2009 19:52:47 GMT 8
Msgt. Lauro Villagracia,Sr (Ret.), 91st Coast Artillery PS passed away May 9, 2009. Born in August 18,1918 in Lubang, Occidental Mindoro, Philippines. Married to Luz Carmen for 68 years and have 6 children, 15 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren. Lauro, was a prisoner of war during WWII at camp O'donell. Upon his release, he returned to Lubang and continue to fight against the Japanese. In his 23 year military career, Lauro was a highly decorated military veteran of WWII, Korea, and Vietnam. After retirement from the Army, he spent 21 years as a warehouse manager for the Army, Air Force Exchanges Services (AAFES). He was active with VFW and AEX-POW and a life member of the Philippine Scouts Heritage Society Tacoma Chapter.
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