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Battle of Tirad Pass: Module 2: Lesson 4

The document summarizes accounts of the death of General Del Pilar during the Battle of Tirad Pass in 1899 from multiple sources. According to the sources, Del Pilar was either standing on a promontory checking the enemy position, mounted on his white horse, or standing in the trenches when he was fatally shot. The bullet hit him in the neck, shoulders, or passed through his heart, causing his instant death.

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Battle of Tirad Pass: Module 2: Lesson 4

The document summarizes accounts of the death of General Del Pilar during the Battle of Tirad Pass in 1899 from multiple sources. According to the sources, Del Pilar was either standing on a promontory checking the enemy position, mounted on his white horse, or standing in the trenches when he was fatally shot. The bullet hit him in the neck, shoulders, or passed through his heart, causing his instant death.

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BATTLE OF

TIRAD
PASS

Module 2: Lesson 4
• Vicente Enriquez Version (survivor) – Del Pilar stood on the
promontory and checked the enemy position when a gunshot
hit him. He covered his face with his two hands, falling on his
back, and died immediately.
• Telesforo Carrasco (survivor) – Del Pilar was cautioned to
crouch down when he was hit in the neck, causing his instant
death.
• Richard Henry Little (American War Correspondent) –
mounted on his white horse when he was shot.
• Article from the Manila Freedom Newspaper – seriously
wounded and standing on the trenches when a bullet plowed
through his heart and he fell
• John McCutcheon (American War Correspondent) – Del Pilar
was the last to fall, he was shot in the shoulders. He received a
shot in the nape of his shoulders and the bullet passed through
his mouth.
• Philippine National Agency Archives – a Filipino (Januario Gulat,
an Igorot) led a group of Americans to Del Pilar’s rear. He was
mounted on his horse with a saber on his hand when a single
shot claimed his life
• Teodoro Agoncillo’s Account – on the morning of
December 2, 1899, an Igorot guided the Americans to the
secret trail. Del Pilar was killed by a bullet that passed
through his neck. The American soldiers looted his remains
for souvenirs.
• US War Department Account – Lt. Hopkins commanded
the H company

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