Co. B
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
Hell Ships Memorial Presentation — Family of Pvt Alexander Gorr
From the Maywood Bataan Day event in 2008.
Pvt. Alexander Gorr – photos
Images courtesy of the Alexander Gorr family
Of Special Note…
Of Special Note… Interesting facts about the men of the 192nd, as well as their families. Robert Brooks, D Company, an African-American, was the first tanker killed in WWII at Clark Field. Brooks Field at Fort Knox, Kentucky is named in his honor. Henry Deckert, B Company, was the first tanker KIA in tank … Continue reading
Obtaining Medals for the Men of the 192nd
One of the most rewarding facets of working with the Maywood Bataan Day Organization is the chance to help immediate family members receive the medals that the men of the 192nd earned for their heroic service. In the confusion and relief of the end of WWII, many of these men never bothered to collect the … Continue reading
Frank Goldstein (Co. B)
T/4 Frank Goldstein (Co. B) passed away on Thursday, 1/21/2010. We join his friends and family in mourning his loss and honoring his service. You will find Frank’s obituary here.
Joyce Bashleben, widow of Sgt. James Bashleben (Co. B)
Joyce Bashleben, widow of Sgt. James Bashleben, passed away earlier this month. We join her family and friends in celebrating her life and mourning their loss. To view Joyce’s obituary, please click here.
Cecilia Fryziuk, widow of Sgt Nicholas Fryziuk (Co. B)
Cecilia Fryziuk, widow of Sgt. Nicholas Fryziuk (B) passed away earlier this month. We join her family and friends in celebrating her life and mourning their loss. To view, the obituary for Cecilia, please click here.
