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    Magdalena Leones was a Filipina intelligence officer during WWII who grew up in a devout household with a missionary father. She was imprisoned by the Japanese army for 5 months after refusing to surrender, during which she learned to speak Japanese. She then became a special agent, using her language skills and church connections to transport intelligence and supplies across Japanese territories. Leones provided intelligence on enemy ship names and commanders when they docked in San Fernando. She was the first Asian woman to receive the Silver Star Medal for her efforts aiding the US forces against the Japanese.

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    Magdalena Leones was a Filipina intelligence officer during WWII who grew up in a devout household with a missionary father. She was imprisoned by the Japanese army for 5 months after refusing to surrender, during which she learned to speak Japanese. She then became a special agent, using her language skills and church connections to transport intelligence and supplies across Japanese territories. Leones provided intelligence on enemy ship names and commanders when they docked in San Fernando. She was the first Asian woman to receive the Silver Star Medal for her efforts aiding the US forces against the Japanese.

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    Magdalena Leones was a Filipina intelligence officer during WWII who grew up in a devout household with a missionary father. She was imprisoned by the Japanese army for 5 months after refusing to surrender, during which she learned to speak Japanese. She then became a special agent, using her language skills and church connections to transport intelligence and supplies across Japanese territories. Leones provided intelligence on enemy ship names and commanders when they docked in San Fernando. She was the first Asian woman to receive the Silver Star Medal for her efforts aiding the US forces against the Japanese.

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    Magdalena Leones - PADLAN

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    Magdalena Leones was a Filipina intelligence officer during WWII who grew up in a devout household with a missionary father. She was imprisoned by the Japanese army for 5 months after refusing to surrender, during which she learned to speak Japanese. She then became a special agent, using her language skills and church connections to transport intelligence and supplies across Japanese territories. Leones provided intelligence on enemy ship names and commanders when they docked in San Fernando. She was the first Asian woman to receive the Silver Star Medal for her efforts aiding the US forces against the Japanese.

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    Magdalena Leones, a Filipina intelligence officer during WWII, was born on

    August 19, 1920 in the highlands of Lubuagan in the province of Kalinga. She grew up
    in a devout household. Her father was a well-known Cordilleran
    missionary.Magdalena was a 22-year-old teacher in her village preparing to be a nun
    when the war broke out in 1941. When the Japanese Imperial Army arrived in
    Northern Luzon and began their invasion, this was quickly interrupted.

    She was imprisoned in Camp Holmes for five months alongside the spouses of
    missionaries and other officers after refusing to surrender following the Fall of
    Bataan. During this time, she learned to speak Niponggo, a Japanese language. She
    had no idea how important this "learning" would be in the coming months.

    After meeting Colonel Russel Volckman of the United States Armed Forces in the
    Philippines-North Luzon, she chose to become a special agent (USAFIP-NL). She was
    able to transport “important intelligence data, crucial radio components, and
    medical supplies” across Japanese-held territories because to her church
    connections and Niponggo-speaking abilities.

    Magdalena, who served from February 27 to September 26 of 1944, was also


    noted for her ability to recall the names of enemy ships, their contents, and the
    names of their commanders when they docked in San Fernando, La Union. These
    abilities were extremely useful in the struggle and final defeat of the opposing force.

    Magdalena became the first Asian woman to win the Silver Star Medal, the third
    highest military medal for valor bestowed for "gallantry in battle against an enemy of
    the United States."
    (JOURNAL ARTICLE- SECONDARY)

    Similarities: Both individuals leave a legacy and make significant contributions to


    Philippine history. Contributed to the liberation of the Philippines from the Japanese
    regime.Both heroes in Filipino's heart.

    Differences: Different manner of assisting the Philippine’s government as Leones aid


    as an agent(more on intellectual help) . Chiva as a member of Hukbalahap continuing
    to soar even after the WW2, she continued to seek agrarian reform from the
    government.
    CONTRIBUTION OF LEONES: Become a special agent (USAFIP-NL). She was able to
    transport “important intelligence data, crucial radio components, and medical
    supplies” across Japanese-held territories because to her church connections and
    Niponggo-speaking abilities.

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