Dash for the Stairs PTO (id:#65877)

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Manila, Luzon, Philippines 1945-02-26 (17 others)

Overview:

Private First Class Cleto Rodriguez's actions fighting at the Paco Railroad Station just fifteen days earlier would earn him a nomination for the Medal of Honor. Now, once again, he would be called upon to display valor far beyond what was expected. During one of the several attempts to penetrate the Legislative Building, Rodriguez and fifteen other soldiers of his platoon fought their way into the large open foyer of the building. Very soon, the magnitude of firing outside was nothing compared to the intensity inside. It seemed as if every Japanese in the place was shooting at them. With little in the way of available cover, the Americans faced certain death. Rodriguez loaded a full magazine into his BAR, fired off several rounds then stood and yelled "Follow me!" as he led the charge towards the spiral staircase on the other side of the debris-covered tile floor.

Defender: Japanese (5th Naval Battalion and attached units.)  

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