World War II Archive
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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Cagayan de Oro
Lt. Burns was a fighter pilot with the 21st pursuit squadron based in Del Monte, Bukidnon. The events of his life in Mindanao were recorded by Lt. Burns,
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Cagayan de Oro
“The West Misamis Oriental Sector” is the name of the guerrilla group organized by Maj. Angeles Limena prior to joining the 10th Military District organized by Col Wendell
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Pacific Wars
Capt. Angeles Limena of the Philippine Constabulary was the Provincial Commander of Misamis Oriental when war broke out. Instead of surrendering his constabulary force to the Japanese he
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Pacific Wars
Awarded for actions during World War II The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the
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Cagayan de Oro
Little is known today of the street in Cagayan de Oro that is named “Tiano Brothers Street”. Many articles were written about them but this one by Agnes
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Pacific Wars
“Don’t bomb the beaches, there are civilians. If possible let me direct the shelling.” Valeriano Ibañez Abello was a Filipino who was given the Philippine Legion of Honor
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Pacific Wars
Born in San Nicolas, Cebu on 01 January 1879. He came to Mindanao as a young officer of the Philippine Constabulary and distinguished himself in quelling brigandage
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Pacific Wars
Each time I reminisce about the Second World War, I often wonder how the little things that I did as a Platoon Leader influenced the final effort in
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