Antigua Guatemala, Sacatepéquez, Guatemala — Central America (Central Highlands)

Captain Braulio Laguardia Morales

Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, May 27, 2016

1. Captain Braulio Laguardia Morales Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

Homenaje del pueblo antigueno al heroico adalid de la libertad Capitan del Ejercito Nacional
Braulio Laguardia Morales
20 de octubre de 1944.

English translation:
Tribute from the people of Antigua to the heroic leader of freedom, Captain in the National Army
Braulio Laguardia Morales
October 20, 1944.

Topics. This memorial is listed in these topic lists: Patriots & Patriotism • Wars, Non-US.

Location. 14° 33.251′ N, 90° 44.116′ W. Memorial is in Antigua Guatemala, Sacatepéquez. It is on 7a Calle Poniente close to 6a Avenida Sur, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Memorial is in this post office area: Antigua Guatemala, Sacatepéquez 03001, Guatemala. Touch for directions.

Regionally, it is in North America,

specifically in Central America,

in Mesoamerica,

on the Ring of Fire,

in the Pacific Rim,

and in the Western Hemisphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain

and also a Spanish colony.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Ancient Channel of Stone (about 120 meters away, measured in a direct line); Adrian Recinos Born in this House (about 210 meters away); House of Bartolomé Azmitia Frener (about 240 meters away); Palace of the Captaincy General

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(approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Sculptor Quirio Cataño (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Manuel Benítez (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); The Founding of Santiago de Guatemala (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); The Fountain of Antigua's Central Park (approx. 0.3 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Antigua Guatemala.

Regarding Captain Braulio Laguardia Morales. Captain Braulio Laguardia Morales was a pilot in the Guatemalan Army. He led a rebel group made up of both Army and civilians that with tanks and artillery attacked the Army's main base of Fort San José in Guatemala City on October 20, 1944. This action was a part of the Guatemalan "October Revolution" that ended the dictatorship of President Ubico. Captain Braulio Laguardia died in the attack.

Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, May 27, 2016

2. Captain Braulio Laguardia Morales Marker

The marker is high on the right side of the red building seen in this view.

Credits. This page was last revised on March 2, 2018. It was originally submitted on May 30, 2016, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 613 times since then and 27 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 30, 2016, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia.