Jovencio P. Dominguez
Bio
Jovencio P. Dominguez was born on May 7, 1931. Along with his six siblings, he grew up tending the cows in the pasture and sometimes tending other livestock. At the age of nineteen, he enlisted in the Philippine Armed Forces. In 1952, he answered the call and deployed with the Philippine Expeditionary Force to Korea. While in Korea, his primary duty was manning the M2A1 105mm Howitzers with an artillery unit. After returning from Korea, he continued to serve in the Philippine Armed Force and eventually was promoted to the position of colonel. During two return trips to Korea, he was happy to see the industriousness of the Korean people and the transformation of Korea.
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They Were Asking for Food
Jovencio P. Dominguez remembers seeing the people of Korea living in extremely poor conditions during the war. He recalls seeing children asking for food. He shares how the soldiers would give the children biscuits and some of their extra rations.
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I Was Scared at First
Jovencio P. Dominguez highlights his role providing artillery support for the infantry units. Since he worked with the artillery, he states he was away from the front line and can not speak on any dangerous moments. Yet, he recalls at first he was scared but eventually he became accustomed to the artillery and was no longer frightened.
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They Improved Their Lives
Jovencio P. Dominguez reflects on what he experienced during his trips back to Korea in 1996 and 2013. He marvels at what South Korea has become and how people have improved their lives. He shares that when he left Korea in 1953, he was not fully convinced it would improve but is happy to see the changes.
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