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This picture depicts a Caballeros de Dimas-Alang dinner and dance in the early 1940s. The two gentlemen in Army uniforms wearing their hats have the insignia of the 1st and 2nd Filipino Infantry Regiments of World War II on their sleeves. The insignia has a volcano representing the area where units were stationed, and the three stars represent the three Philippine islands from the Philippine Coat of Arms. Standing in the fourth row and fourth from the right is Lillian Omo (wearing a white dress). Sitting in the second row are, second and fifth from the right, Delia Sotelo and Sayong Sotelo. Kneeling in the first row and second and third from the right are Fred Sotelo and George Omo Sr.
Lillian Omo Delia Sotelo Sayong Sotelo Fred Sotelo George Omo Sr Filipino Americans Caballeros de Dimas-Alang Filipino Fraternal Organizations Military Service World War II
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