NHCP Photo Collection, 2015
Tagaytay Ridge Landing
Location:
Tagaytay, Cavite
Category:
Sites/Events
Type: Site
Status: Level II – Historical marker
Marker Date:
1951
Installed By:
Philippines Historical Committee (PHC)
TAGAYTAY RIDGE LANDING
SITE OF THE FIRST PARACHUTE LANDING IN THE PHILIPPINES EXECUTED BY THE 511TH PARACHUTE INFANTRY REGIMENT, 11TH AIRBORNE DIVISION, 8TH ARMY, USA, UNDER LT. GEN. ROBERT EICHELBERGER, WITH MAJ. JOHN P. M. SWING, CG., 3 FEBRUARY 1945.