What the records say
- When
- 1941
- Kind
- Battle
- Coordinates
- 6.75° N, 125.36° E
- Description
- world War II battle in the Philippines
- Date from
- year in its name
Placed at the town its title names, Digos.
Battle of Digos
World War II battle in the Philippines
After Davao Force was dispersed on December 24, 1941, they went missing and no contact, General Joseph Vachon sent Lieutenant Colonel Howard Frissell to Digos, Davao and setup defense of Digos Junction area to prevent Japanese drive towards Digos-Pikit road and reaching Kabacan the southern terminus of Sayre Highway.
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