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Post by dmether on Jun 21, 2014 11:37:33 GMT 8
#114 on this list is Lewis Kirkpatrick, he was the commander of Fort Drum: Record states he was cremated, either on the beach at Corregidor or at Bilibid. I find either hard to accept as I've never come across another instance of a POW being cremated by his fellow POW's. And cremating remains is no small task, requires a very high heat, not something that can be done with some sticks on a beach. apps.westpointaog.org/Memorials/Article/7435/"LTC. Kirkpatrick was my uncle and friend. My father was one of his classmates. He died in prison from malnutrition and Pneumonia. He was the senior prisoner on Corregidor. His men carried him down to the beach covered by an American flag. It was covered by a cloth so the Japanese did not detect it. He was cremated and buried on the beach. He now has a marker in Section 11 of Arlington National Cemetery with his wife "Bess" buried next to him. I have been and will always be proud of my uncle. I have recently given talks about Ft Drum and his men's heroism. Col Bob Glasgow Cl 1953. I enjoyed seeing his photo with the Japanese soldiers." I think he died on Corregidor and was buried in a place where the Japanese couldn't find his remains. But that's just my opinion.
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