Gregorio del Pilar
Gregorio del Pilar was born on November 14, 1875 and he was one of the youngest generals, and perhaps the youngest soldier to fight in the Philippine Revolutionary Forces when the Philippine Revolution happened during the Philippine – American War. He is most known for his successful assault on the Spanish barracks of Cazadores in the municipality of Paombong and his last stand at the Battle of Tirad Pass. Because of his youth, he became known as the "Boy General
Born on November 14, 1875 to Fernando H. del Pilar and Felipa Sempio of Bulacan, Bulacan, the fifth among six siblings.[2] He was the nephew of propagandist Marcelo H. del Pilar and Toribio H. del Pilar, who was exiled in Guam for his involvement in the 1872 Cavite Mutiny.
"Goyong", as he was casually known, studied at the Ateneo Municipal de Manila, where he received his bachelor's degree in 1896, at the age of 20. When the Philippine Revolution against Spanish rule broke out in August under the leadership of Andres Bonifacio, del Pilar joined the insurgency. He distinguished himself as a field commander while fighting Spanish garrisons in Bulacan.
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