Ruperto K. Kangleon
Born: March 27, 1890 at Macrohon, Leyte, Philippine Islands
Home Town: Manila, Leyte, Philippine Islands
Distinguished Service Cross
World War II
U.S. Army
Headquarters, U.S. Forces-Pacific, General Orders No. 258 (1946)
The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross to Ruperto K. Kangleon, Colonel, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy in action against enemy forces from 21 October 1943 to 20 October 1944, in the Philippine Islands. Colonel Kangleon’s intrepid actions, personal bravery and zealous devotion to duty exemplify the highest traditions of the military forces of the United States and reflect great credit upon himself, his unit, and the United States Army.