Author Archives: Steve Gibson
Pvt. Andrew J. Aquila – Co. B, 192nd – 1918 – 2011
Just received word from David Aquila, son of Andrew J. Aquila, Co. B, 192md Tank Battalion, that Mr. Aquila passed away on the 28th of November, 2011, age 93. Andrew Aquila was a Death March and Hell Ship survivor. His travails on Bataan and in the custody of the Japanese Imperial Army are detailed in … Continue reading
Searching for Carl Swartz – or a relative of Michael Swartz
We were recently contacted by someone attempting to get in touch with the family of Pvt. Michael Swartz (Co. B). We have the name of a hephew, Carl Swartz, who may be located in the western suburbs of Chicago, but we do not have an email or phone number. Does anyone have information on family … Continue reading
Maywood Bataan Day 2011 – Mayor Yarbrough wreath-laying
Posted this short video showing Maywood Mayor Henderson Yarbrough laying a wreath in memory of Maywood Bataan Day. Here’s a still photo taken by the National Guard photographer: http://www.flickr.com/photos/33rdibct/6141356156/in/photostream
Maywood Bataan Day 2006 – Keynote Speaker – LTC Rommel A. Guerrero
Keynote speech at the 2006 Maywood Bataan Day Memorial, September 10, 2006. Our speaker was LTC Rommel A. Guerrero, CDR, 1st Bn, 178th Inf IL Army National Guard.
I Love Old Glory
I Love Old Glory — performed by Pastor Elliot Winbush and Lucille Wallingsford Sylvester
National Italian American Council Interview – Col McMahon
National Italian American Council Interview – Col Richard A. McMahon, Jr., President MBDO 2008
Hell Ships Memorial Presentation — Family of Pvt Alexander Gorr
From the Maywood Bataan Day event in 2008.
Maywood Bataan Day parade – September 14, 1980
Some of this video may not be available in countries other than the US due to copyright restrictions on some of the music used in the original soundtrack of this video. In the interest of historic preservation, I have decided to not edit out that music. Part 1 Part 2 Part 3 Part 4
