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Post by victor on Mar 14, 2018 21:17:41 GMT 8
Karl this is fantastic! I've always wondered where Signal Hill was. Looking forward to more photos.
By the way I find it hard to believe two other men walked faster than you. LOL
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Post by victor on May 3, 2017 22:04:00 GMT 8
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Post by victor on May 3, 2017 22:00:54 GMT 8
Great documentation of your explorations.
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Post by victor on Apr 10, 2017 0:57:05 GMT 8
(Morong) (Hospital #2 location)
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Post by victor on Apr 10, 2017 0:53:47 GMT 8
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Post by victor on Apr 10, 2017 0:53:23 GMT 8
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Post by victor on Apr 10, 2017 0:52:50 GMT 8
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Post by victor on Apr 10, 2017 0:52:34 GMT 8
It is with great sorrow to announce that SFC Dan Figuracion passed away on April 3rd, 2017. He was the last member of the platoon that made the US Cavalry's last mounted charge in history, in the town of Morong, Bataan, in January 1942. He was a Bataan veteran, Death March survivor, and guerrilla in WW2.
He served in the US Army from the late 1930's when he joined the 26th Cavalry PS till his retirement in the 1960's. He was an excellent shot and was a member of the army's 6th Advanced Marksmanship Training Unit (AMTU).
In all his years in the army, he was most proud of having been a cavalry man. He attended all events in his cavalry campaign hat with the 26th DUI and yellow hat cord, and walked around with spurs on his shoes.
He never missed a Philippine Scouts Heritage Society reunion and was a much beloved presence, warmth, and smile.
Godspeed Trooper Dan. Rest in peace. We will try to be worthy of your sacrifices.
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Post by victor on Feb 17, 2017 2:40:27 GMT 8
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Post by victor on Feb 4, 2017 11:32:33 GMT 8
Somewhat related...
A machine gun platoon of 26th Cavalry scouts who were separated from the regiment somehow managed to board a barge to Corregidor when Bataan was about to fall and to fight again during the invasion of Corregidor. This was commanded by Sgt. Felipe Fernandez. It was mentioned in the book: The Doomed Horse Soldiers of Bataan. Having known Felipe before he passed away, he also related it to me in some detail via email.
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