Fortunato Borbon
Fortunato Borbon (1890-1954) was a former soldier and politician in the Philippines. He was Captain in Philippine Constabulary and became a provincial commander of Palawan in 1931 to 1934 prior Philippines was transition to a Commonwealth.
Fortunato Borbon | |
|---|---|
| 14th Governor of Batangas | |
| In office January 1945 – January 1946 | |
| Preceded by | Maximo Malvar |
| Succeeded by | Vicente del Rosario |
| Personal details | |
| Born | February 28, 1890 Batangas, Batangas, Captaincy General of the Philippines |
| Died | March 25, 1954 (aged 64) Matabungkay, Lian, Batangas, Philippines |
| Spouse | Socorro de Borbon |
| Occupation | Soldier, Politician |
| Profession | Soldier, Politician |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | Philippines |
| Branch/service | Philippine Army |
| Years of service | 1917 - 1945 |
| Rank |  Colonel |
| Unit | Cebu Brigade 81st Infantry Division (PA) |
| Commands | 83rd Infantry Regiment (PA) |
| Battles/wars | Battle of Cebu |
World War II
He was a Colonel and the commander 83rd Infantry Regiment (PA) a component of 81st Infantry Division under BGen. Guy O. Fort in Cebu. His regiment was posted in northern part of Cebu Island as it was still mobilizing when 81st Division headquarters along with 81st Infantry Regiment and 81st Field Artillery Regiment was ordered transfer to Mindanao. His was absorbed by Col. Irvine Shcudder in Cebu Brigade. Lacking weapons, ammunitions, and artilleries Cebu Force was easily dissemated by Kawamura Detachment and retreated further north. He became POW along with his men after BGen. Bradford Chynoweth received orders from MGen. Sharp and LGen. Wainwright to surrender.
Later Career
He was Governor of Batangas province in the Philippines in the period immediately following World War II, from January 1945 to January 1946.
External links
- List of governors of Batangas from Batangan
- https://www.kshs.org/km/items/view/314386