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Pacific Wars
Brig. Gen. Fidel V. Segundo received one of the toughest commands during the Philippine campaign which ended with the fall of Bataan. But despite of the limitations of
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John Basilone (November 4, 1916 – February 19, 1945) was a United States Marine Gunnery Sergeant who received the nation’s highest military award for valor, the Medal of
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What is known about 2nd Lt. Robert F. Needham was that he was born on October 8, 1916, to James F. Needham & Maude L. Jones-Needham. With
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Cagayan de Oro
The M/S Tito was built in 1914 in Great Britain, It was named HMT SIR MARKS SYKES and was in the service of the British Admiralty from 1915-1919
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McLaren was born on 27 April 1902 in Kirkcaldy, Scotland. His father was James Bryce McLaren, a chemist, while his mother was Annie Maxwell (née Kerr). During World War I, McLaren
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Del Monte Field was a heavy bomber capable airfield located on Mindanao in the Philippines. The airfield was located in a meadow of Del Monte Corporation Although the
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Pacific Wars
Every war produces unsung heroes. These are the brave men who have risked their lives not only to fight for what is right but also to protect and
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Military Collectibles & Novelties
Iliff D. “Rich” Richardson was born the son of a Methodist minister in 1918. He learned basic survival skills as part of Boy Scout Troop 92 in Los Angeles, and
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Pacific Wars
District Headquarters – Known as “GHQ” GHQ was initially located in Misamis City, Misamis Occidental Province. In July 1943 it was moved to Liangan, Lanao Province. Then, on
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Pacific Wars
“Let Me Tell You About Those Guys.” By Capt Hewitt T. Wheless (As told to Lee Carson, International New Service staff correspondent). Washington, May 18, 1942. Ten minutes
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