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Post by legionnaire on Sept 24, 2008 20:59:06 GMT -5
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Post by indiosbravos on Sept 25, 2008 18:39:47 GMT -5
My outmost praise to the people behind this project....
Who are the Veterans? Asked the reporter in the docu. The children answers varied from vague understanding to clear oblivion. I know they're only children....But watching the Video will really make you continue what you're doing...Reenacting and keeping the legacy of the Veterans alive.
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Post by legionnaire on Sept 25, 2008 22:30:11 GMT -5
From what I have found they are called United states Forces in the Philippines - Northern Luzon Organized by Major (guerrilla Colonel) Russell Volckmann, USFIP-NL became one of the largest and best organized guerrilla operations on Luzon, and one of the most ruthless. In August 1943, when Capt. Ralph Praeger was captured, Volckmann took over his North Luzon Military District. In November 1943 Volckmann took over the remnants of Capt. Guillermo Nakar's 14th Infantry after Nakar was captured. In August 1944 he made radio contact with General MacArthur's headquarters, and in the fall of 1944 received 35 tons of supplies brought in by the submarine Seawolf. On January 9, 1945, Volckmann and his men met General MacArthur's invading forces on the beaches of Lingayen Gulf. 11th (guerrilla) Infantry Regiment, Maj. Donald Blackburn; Cagayan Valley 14th (guerrilla) Infantry Regiment, Maj. Romulo Manriquez; Nueva Vizcaya 15th (guerrilla) Infantry Regiment, Maj. Robert Arnold; Ilocos Norte 66th (guerrilla) Infantry Regiment, Maj. Dennis Molintas; Baguio area 121st (guerrilla) Infantry Regiment, Capt. Walter Cushing, Capt. William Peryam, Lt. Col. Manuel Enriquez, Maj. George Barnett; Ilocos Sur www.bataandiary.com/USPIF.htmThe 121st and 66th were (Guerrilla ) Infantry Regiment. All organized by former USAFFE AMerican Officers and Filipino soldiers organized into guerrilla Infantry regiments by MacArthur. And fought the Japanese until MacArthur returned. backgrounder on the 121st (guerrilla) Infantry Regiment. www.bataandiary.com/121Infantry.htmlPhilip |
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Post by indiosbravos on Sept 25, 2008 23:56:52 GMT -5
Thanks for the up date Philip. Honestly I was not aware of this aspect of WW2 history until you post the youtube link. I google it immediately and one of the best site that I found was the bataandiary.com as well. Great, brave people, and forgotten until now.....? I think it is good that people are rekindling the spirit of PS and continuing it's legacy through reenacting and living history. Although it was a " US Army", Filipino Soldiers played a big and important role in it. The PS and the Filipino Soldiers who are a part of it was an integral player in the Philippines in its war against the Japanese. In doing so, (PS reenacting) the profile of Bataan and Corregidor and all the players of this theater of war are being put into the consciousness of the public again, both Filipino under the US or just plain Filipino fighting for his motherland. I'm proud to be a part of you guys and proud to see that your group there in the US are increasing in numbers and participating more in different fair, be it Military, Memorials, or Filipino Festivals.
Doing PS, reminds people of the role of the Philippines and its people in PTO. PS war efforts were always mentioned side by side with the active participation of the infant PA. The guerrilla movements were also recognized. So you see doing this " American branch of the Army" was a real boost and gate opener to recognition of the great part that the Filipino people played in the war against the Japanese.
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