`` The second-class treatment of Filipino World War II veterans is another example from this historical period . '' They were promised full military benefits to enlist . President Obama later signed act reneging on promise . Only about half of the soldiers are still alive . U.S. citizens will get $ 5000 ; non - citizens will get $ 9,000 .
They were promised full military benefits to enlist . President Obama later signed act reneging on promise . Only about half of the soldiers are still alive . U.S. citizens will get $ 5000 ; non - citizens will get $ 9,000 .