8 mins
Tomas Mateo Claudio, a Morongueño, grew with remarkable leadership skills, which he shows as he officiates as a commander of their military training in his elementary school. Other than his love for leadership, he gave so much importance to education. But unfortunately, Tomas had to stop studying to provide for his family's needs. He worked in the Bureau of Prisons but also got fired. Tomas took that chance to go to the west especially, that his mother passed away. While working in the States, he didn't forget about his studies and graduated from business college. Then, when World War I broke, Tomas tried to enlist in the US Army but got rejected. But because of his dedication and love for the country, he was determined to join the military. He eventually got accepted and went on the battlefield.