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Very nice Officially engraved PH to Daniel E. Bonds, paratrooper wounded on an Airborne Jump and admitted to hospital on Feb 19, 1945. This must be the famous jump on Corregidor by the 503 PIR. This is the only Airborne operation that fits with the date of his admission (paperwork included in group confirms). On 16 February 1945, the 503rd RCT jumped on Fortress Corregidor to liberate that island from occupying Japanese forces. The assault on Corregidor was the most intense combat action in which the 503rd engaged during its existence. Braving intense fire, the paratroopers rushed forward and overcame the heavy blockhouse defenses, dropping explosives into embrasures to kill hidden Japanese gunners. For its successful capture of Corregidor, the unit was awarded a Presidential Unit Citation (US) and received its nickname, "the Rock Regiment" from it. The unit suffered 25% casualties on this jump.