Gregorio del Pilar (1875-1899) is referred to in our textbooks as the "Boy Gener...

Gregorio del Pilar (1875-1899) is referred to in our textbooks as the "Boy General." The soldiers under him knew him as "Heneral Goyo." In art he is often depicted on a white horse with a surprised look on his face when the enemy bullet hit and killed him. He was handsome and popular with the ladies. When his body was stripped by the enemy for souvenirs they found love letters in his pocket as well as a perfumed handkerchief from one of his many admirers.