Rafael Crame

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Brigadier General Rafael Crame is honored by naming the place that houses the Philippine National Police after him. He, who the general headquarters of the Philippine National Police is named after, served as the Philippine Constabulary Chief from 1917 until 1927. He rose to prominence by leading successful campaigns of the Philippine Constabulary against several criminal gangs, mostly in the provinces. The American Medal of Valor was awarded to him for helping quash a mutiny in Manila in 1921. He was said to decline the citation by saying, “I only did my duty." He died at the age of 64. 76 years after his death in 1927, Crame’s remains were dug up in the La Loma Cemetery in Manila last August 7, 2003 and were transferred in the Libingan ng mga Bayani last August 8, 2003. He was given a hero’s burial. They named the camp after him because of his contributions in the Philippine Constabulary and for his good acts and being a model to the police of these times.