Post by legionnaire on Feb 7, 2010 22:11:42 GMT -5
Philippine Scout, Pvt. Theodore Mirasol Villasor Sr., 88th Field Artillery Battery "D", Death March survivor
Feb.22, 1941----- Date of enlisment, Fort Stotsenburg, Pampanga, Phi. Island
Duty-----Gunner of 75mm gun
Dec .8, 1941-----Japanese attacked Clark Field at 11:45 Noon time..
Dec.41 Jan.42---Middle of Dec. Fierce fighting occured in Abucay and Capitangan Creek
Between Japs Artillery and theres. More than 300 rds. of ammo were
spent of each gun in one single night of barrage.
Feb.-March-------Moved out to the jungle of Mt. Samat, Bataan.
March 1942------Saw some action in Quinawan and Aglalema point where more than 200
Japs were hidden and annihilated.
April1-6 -----------Last defence in Vicinity of Samal, the Macarthur line was broken, day and
night the japs keep bombing.
April 9, 1942----The final struggle ended the surrender of Bataan Forces Collapsed.
April 10,1942---The beginning of the infamouse Bataan Death March, were thousands ands
thousands of American and Filipino soldiers died on the road without food
and water, some were massacred by the Jap soldiers.
April 13,1942---Entered P.O.W. camp in Capas, Tarlac. Almost died there of disease,
malaria, dysentery,scurvy and beriberi.
Jan.1943---------Released as Prisoner of war in Manila. Stayin Convalescent home in Vitas,
Tondo.
June 8,1945----Enlistment in Leyte, as menber of the 6th Military Police Bn.
Dec. 25,1945--Discharged from the sevice in Leyte.
Aug. 26,1945--Back to service in 'A' Battery 536 AAA Gun Bn. (PS)
Aug.30,1946---Naturalized as American citizen in San Marcelo, Zambales, Phil. Island.
May 11,1947--Discharged from the service of 4 years, 3 months and 16 days.
PSHS member & Grandson Ted Villasor standing on the right of his PS Grand father next to Philippine Flag.
PS Veteran Villasor First joined us at Marching through History on Sunday, Oct. 12, 2008 at Prado dam Park, Chino.
Our Lt. Alexander Nininger chapter would like to thank him for his support and participation in our first time participating and 1st win as the best encampment display for post 1900 era. It was truly an honor to have his presence, the judges were also very honored for his presence. He made the difference in our tribute.
PS vet Pvt. Villasor being congradulated by the "General."
Our best wishes to Mr. Villasor as good news that he is recovering from his illness.
Thank you Ted for informing us about your grandfather's health. He will be in our prayers.
Mabuhay si Pvt. Theodore Villasor Sr. FA
Philip
