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Author Archives: Steve Gibson

Bataan Falls – 70 years ago today

This is the day, and this is the time. As I write this, it is about 8am in Manila in the Philippines. 70 years ago, Gen. King was on his way to a meeting with Japanese Maj. Gen. Kameichiro Nagano to negotiate surrender terms. Much has been written about this event, and I won’t go into … Continue reading »

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Sgt. Morgan French, Co. D – 1919 – 2012

Just received word from Jim Opolony that Morgan French passed away in Texas this past Friday (02/24/2012). He was 92. Morgan was a survivor of Cabanatuan and the hell ship Nagato Maru, as well as a Korean War vet. We join his family and friends in mourning his loss and honoring his heroism. Here is a link to his obituary: … Continue reading »

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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 »

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Minter’s Ring – Smithsonian Article

A special thank you to the Descendants Group of the American Defenders of Bataan and Corregidor (http://dg-adbc.org/) for bringing this article to the attention of the people who hold the memory of the men and women who defended Bataan dear. This well-researched article covers not only the serendipitous discovery of a ring long lost, but … Continue reading »

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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 »

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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

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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.

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Family Roster

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I Love Old Glory

I Love Old Glory — performed by Pastor Elliot Winbush and Lucille Wallingsford Sylvester

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National Italian American Council Interview – Col McMahon

National Italian American Council Interview – Col Richard A. McMahon, Jr., President MBDO 2008

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