Special Book Presentation: DAUNTLESS
By Marie Silva Vallejo
The Philippine Consulate General in San Francisco invites the public to a special book presentation of DAUNTLESS: The 1st & 2nd Filipino Infantry Regiments; United States Army; Fought to Free the Philippines; a Secret Group Returned Before the Allies by Ms. Marie Silva Vallejo.
The event will be moderated by Ms. Rosalinda “Linda” Canlas, President of the Filipino American National Historical Society (FANHS) East Bay.
Event Details
Date: Tuesday, 05 May 2026
Time: 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Venue: Kalayaan Hall
Philippine Consulate General
447 Sutter Street, San Francisco, CA
Registration
Interested participants may register through the link below:
https://bit.ly/pcgsfdauntlessbook
About the Book
DAUNTLESS tells the compelling and largely untold story of the 1st and 2nd Filipino Infantry Regiments of the United States Army, formed during World War II.
Following the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor on 7 December 1941 and the subsequent invasion of the Philippines, thousands of Filipinos residing in the United States volunteered for military service. Despite facing systemic discrimination at the time, these men chose to serve, driven by a deep sense of duty and a desire to help liberate their homeland.
From these volunteers emerged the 1st and 2nd Filipino Infantry Regiments, as well as highly trained and covert units such as the First Reconnaissance Battalion (Special) and the 978th Signal Service Company. These units carried out dangerous missions in the Philippines ahead of the return of Allied forces.
Through extensive research and personal accounts, Ms. Vallejo reconstructs the history of these soldiers, including the story of her own father, who served in one of these clandestine units. The book brings together narratives, analysis, and primary documents to preserve the legacy of these Filipino soldiers and their contributions to World War II.
About the Author
Marie Silva Vallejo is an author and researcher dedicated to documenting the history and contributions of Filipino soldiers during World War II. DAUNTLESS reflects her extensive effort to preserve the stories of a generation whose service and sacrifice remain underrecognized.