of the Philippines, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy of the United Nations while serving with the Tenth Battalion Combat Team, Philippine Expeditionary force to Korea, in action against enemy forces at Yultong, Korea on 22 and 23 April 1951. Shortly before midnight on 22 April 1951, his company, occupying defensive positions, came under a vicious hostile attack which seriously penetrated the perimeter. Exploiting the breach, the enemy launched successive, determined assaults throughout the night. Constantly exposed to machine-gun, mortar, and artillery fire, Captain Yap crawled from foxhole to foxhole, steadying his men and encouraging them to hold firm. Learning that his First Platoon had been overrun, and despite orders from his battalion commander to withdraw his unit, he fearlessly led a daring charge in a determined effort to reach the beleaguered platoon. Overwhelming enemy strength and heavy fire received from flanks and to the front notwithstanding, they relentlessly pressed the assault, regained the hill, evacuated the casualties, and rescued the isolated unit. Observing a stricken soldier on the slope of the hill, Captain Yap immediately started toward the man but was mortally wounded by a burst of enemy fire. Inspired by his heroic conduct, his men continued the fight with such determination and skill that the enemy attack was contained and numerous casualties were inflicted. Captain Yap's display of courage, devotion to duty, and inspiring leadership reflect the highest credit on himself and the Army of the Republic of the Philippines." Commemoration Conrado Yap is commemorated in various ways in the Philippine military. These include: Conrado Yap-class patrol craft, a series of ex-South Korean Haksaeng-class patrol boats sold to the Philippine Navy in 1993. Camp Conrado Yap, a Philippine National Police facility in Iba, Zambales. Yap Hall, the Philippine Military Academy's mess hall, is named in his honor. BRP Conrado Yap (PS-39), the Philippine Navy's 1st modern corvette & its most heavily armed unit Captain Conrado D. Yap Street, Candelaria, Zambales Captain Conrado D. Yap Day - a non-working holiday in Candelaria, Zambales, every 23rd day of April. Conrado D. Yap Library and Museum In Candelaria, Zambales. Conrado D. Yap Hall - Mechanized Infantry Division Headquarters in Camp O’Donnell, Capas, Tarlac. References Armed Forces of the Philippines Medal of Valor Recipients of the Philippine Medal of Valor Recipients of the Distinguished Service Cross (United States) Philippine Army personnel Philippine Military Academy alumni 1951