Juan Mata

Lenin Juan Castillo, born in September 19, 1842. A skilled soldier and a prolific leader, a loving husband, and a caring father. 
== Early Life: ==
Lenin was born on September 19 1842 into a middle to high class family at San Fernando, Pampanga. His family owned a business regarding agriculture, he was quite the young man, well-mannered and courteous. At the age of 16, he started to court Eleanor, his future wife. 
Lenin lived a peaceful life after the rebellion with his family. He was a student, studying business and economy as a means of preparing himself to take over the family business, while Eleanor was the daughter of a middle class family. Their families were quite connected hence, his father's idea to arrange a marriage between Juan and Eleanor. This was accepted by both parties and therefore decided to continue. 
He always had an interest in military related things, and has been practicing his marksmanship ability since he could aim and shoot, and by the age of 22, he had finished his studies and being prepared by his parents to take over the business by 1871. But then the Filipinos prevailed against the Spaniards, with the defeat of the Spaniards, Juan changed his mind and enlisted to join the Sulu campaign. He changed his mind because he felt like he needed to contribute to his motherland too, and by enlisting, he did just that. Taking up arms and calling to the banner of the Empire in the war of annexation against Sulu. 
== Taking up arms: ==
===== Sulu =====
He is quite a good shot as he used to practice and it has earned him an assignment to the Kawit Cavite Regiment, After that, he was indoctrinated and trained under the Kawit way. During the campaign, he had shown lots of flashes of skill and some initiative in leading and inspiring others but it wasn't there yet. He honed and trained even more as the Kawit Cavite Regiment was sent to the worst fighting in the campaign. He had made friends, Rafael Basco y De Chavez being one of them after saving him from getting gutted by Sulu tribesmen, showing no hesitation and jumping in to save a comrade. 
===== Tirador =====
After the campaign, he was to be assigned to the Tiradores De La Muerte for his exploits during the campaign, He worked his way up the ranks, and with his sharpened aim and veteran experience, he established a relationship with his comrades and was promoted to Kabo (Corporal). But the campaigns and his path to a higher climb wasn't over. From the ports of Mozambique, to the waves of Vizagapatnam. The fields of Sabah, and to the mountains of Korea. 
Juan was a career soldier and his resume would make you agree, his loyalty to the Empire was unwavering, and his shot was true, he got the rank of Komandante (Major) and multiple medals by the end of the last campaign.. 
===== His return =====
But after the Empire stopped fighting, the Imperial Army of The Philippines didn't see much action besides some insurrections, but nothing to serious. This enabled him to be to return to his home, San Fernando, with it being his new post due to him requesting to be assigned there. With that happening, his family and beloved warmly welcomed him home, taking a more official role of being the commander of the Tiradores de La Muerte regiment. 
== Life After War: ==
He settled in a semi-civilian life, being an officer, he didn't really do much grunt work and only handled the regiment's affairs. With that, he was finally able to marry Eleanor on September 1875 in their hometown of San Fernando. Eleanor later got pregnant in October 1875 and gave birth to their daughter on July 1876, in which they named her Constantine. 
He also ran for the Kamara, succeeding but mostly not doing anything major. I guess you could say it was quite lackluster from a man like him. 
He lives a peaceful life once more, shook by war but continues to serve the Empire. Major Lenin Juan Castillo resides in his hometown still, with his aging parents and his own family. He'll be taking care of his beloved Eleanor and most adorable Constantine.
After the months went by, he thought to himself about his responsibilities as the family head and as a father, so he reconnected with his old friend and talked to him about business. He enjoyed his company and their families were well acquainted and frequently went out together. 
Picture of Mr. Juan Castillo and Mrs. Eleanor Castillo together, October 1875
== Controversies: ==
* He was demoted from Alperes once for his misconduct. It was rumored that he and a few other soldiers (one of them being his close friend, Rafael Vasco and another KCR officer named Guillermo Santiago Valdez ) murdered civilians because they were under the influence of alcohol.
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