Introduction to Asian American Studies: Final Zine Project (3) - Regina Gaffney - Jonny Mather - Conner Prendergast

During the first week of battle, 160 Filipinos died and over 80 were mortally wounded. Hospital staff members were surprised that there were some women dressed in masculine uniforms that had died. Women were technically not allowed to fight as soldiers in the Philippine military until 1993 when the Republic Act No. 7192 was passed. In 1963, women were allowed to be in the reserve ranks or hold roles in the technical services as part of the Women’s Auxiliary Corps.