Roll of Honor
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
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
Roll of Honor
The Roll of Honor May you rest in the peace of knowing that your loved ones, your friends, and your country will not forget what you, your fallen comrades, and surviving comrades did for our freedom and this great country Honoring the members of the 192nd recently lost, as well as their immediate families. Click … Continue reading
Director Gerald Besaw
We were saddened to hear of the death of MBDO Director Gerald Besaw on Thursday, September 8, 2011. Jerry was also the husband of Secretary/Treasurer Patricia Besaw. He had celebrated his 90th birthday just last Sunday. We join his friends and family in mourning their loss and honoring his service.
John H. Read, HQ Co.
Received word that John H. Read, HQ Company, passed away on January 27, 2011. We join his friends and family in mourning this loss. Click here to read more about Read on the Proviso Bataan Commemorative site.
Odie M. Conner, wife and Alva C. Boykin, daughter of Director Leon Conner
Received word last month about two sad losses in the family of Maywood Bataan Day Director-At-Large Leon Conner. On November 18th, 2010, Leon’s daughter, Alva C. Boykin, passed away. Then, on December 7th, 2010, Leon’s beloved wife, Odie M. Conner passed away. We mourn this loss and offer prayers and thoughts for all of those … 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.
