were sent out after the savage battle, they found 30 or more dead outlaws in the periphery of the dead body of Private First Class Acero whose left arm was cradling the neck of Private First Class Buaya. This display of gallantry and heroism at the sacrifice of his life above and beyond the call of duty distinguished Private First Class Acero as among the finest in the military service." References Recipients of the Philippine Medal of Valor Armed Forces of the Philippines Medal of Valor Philippine Marine Corps personnel 1972 deaths