PALO, Philippines — Brig. Gen. Robert G. Born, deputy commanding general of maneuver for the 1st Cavalry Division, attended the 80th anniversary of the Leyte Landing celebration in Palo, Leyte, Philippines, on Oct. 20, 2024.
The event commemorated the historic Leyte Landing on Oct. 20, 1944, which liberated the Philippines from Japanese occupation during World War II.
“This was the first conflict that the 1st Cavalry Division participated in, and we played a huge role,” Born said.
The division's actions during this campaign laid the foundation for its reputation and effectiveness in future operations.
1st Cavalry Division commemorates 80 years since Leyte Landing
- by: Sgt. Lyca Williams
- 2024-10-25
- Source:
www.army.mil
- 10/25/2024
Gen. Douglas MacArthur wades ashore during initial landings at Leyte, Philippine Islands. by U.S. Army Signal Corps officer Gaetano Faillace is licensed under Wiki Commons National Archives and Records Administration,
