Mateo Capinpin | |
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| Nickname(s) | Mattie |
| Born | April 22, 1887 Morong, Morong, Captaincy General of the Philippines |
| Died | December 28, 1958 (aged 71) Biñan, Laguna, Philippines |
| Buried | Municipal Cemetery, Biñan |
| Allegiance |  Philippines United States of America |
| Service |  United States Army |
| Years of service | 1906–1948 |
| Rank | Major General |
| Unit | 21st Infantry Division(PA) Philippine Scouts |
| Commands | 21st Division (Philippines) 45th Infantry Regiment (PS) |
| Battles / wars | Battle of Bataan |
| Awards | Distinguished Conduct Star[1] |
| Memorials | Camp Mateo Capinpin |
Mateo Mananjaya Capinpin (April 22, 1887 – December 28, 1958) was a brigadier general in the Philippine Army and commanded the 21st Division (Philippines) under the United States Army Forces in the Far East during the Battle of Bataan.[2][3]
- ^ "Roll of Honor" (PDF). www.officialgazette.gov.ph. Retrieved 15 June 2021.
- ^ Peter Stevens (1 April 2011). Twilight Riders: The Last Charge of the 26th Cavalry. Lyons Press. pp. 177–. ISBN 978-0-7627-6939-1.
- ^ Christopher L. Kolakowski (26 February 2016). Last Stand on Bataan: The Defense of the Philippines, December 1941-May 1942. McFarland. pp. 34–. ISBN 978-0-7864-7489-9.