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Post by Bob Hudson on Nov 12, 2016 18:09:00 GMT 8
I think this is where the Ferrys from Orion, Bataan to Manila will dock once they become operational. Thanks Karl.
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Post by Bob Hudson on Jun 10, 2016 8:29:05 GMT 8
These documents were sent to me in large volumes last year from a contact at the National Archives. This contact has since moved on and no longer available to me. The monumental number of documents were sent to me in a four month period. I only came across these posted docs as I go though each file. It is rare that I come across such documents as is posted here. The majority of them are dull, repetitive and boring documents, most of which make no sense to the reader.
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Post by Bob Hudson on Jun 8, 2016 19:14:35 GMT 8
I have had these documents for over a year now. I received them through a contact at the National Archives. I recently went through a 279 page pdf files and in the midst of those pages, these documents stood out. I was mesmerized by reading them. I felt as I was there experiencing the excruciating stress everyone was under. I'm happy to have shared them and thank you Paul for sharing them here.
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Post by Bob Hudson on Nov 22, 2015 16:37:07 GMT 8
Karl Thanks for the excellent coverage of the markers. When #67 was destroyed and cast aside, I was only angry because there was no effort to dig beneath the base and put a chain or a strap beneath it and lift it out of the way. According to a trike driver who witnessed the roadwork, a backhoe slapped the base and broke it, and the obelisk which sits on the obelisk came loose. It was carried over to a wall and left there. The base was crushed into small pieces later.
The public outcry helped push the Dept. of Public works to quickly rebuild and replace the marker to its original condition. Not only this but in my opinion, any further necessity of moving a marker due to road widening, the Dept. of Public works will, in the future, use a little more restraint and caution with these markers when they need to be moved.
I understand that at least two Congressional representatives questioned the Dept. about their methods in moving these markers. The foreman was a bit combative when questioned by ABS-CBN Channel 2 news when I was there with them. I'm hoping that his attitude has changed.
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Post by Bob Hudson on Oct 23, 2015 9:08:27 GMT 8
What was his name? I have a plethora of information on POW's.
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Post by Bob Hudson on Oct 23, 2015 9:03:27 GMT 8
I have the War Crimes testimony from a survivor of the Massacre on file. I live in Limay, Bataan, about 26km north of Mariveles. Glad to be of help should you require some. Edress: callmebobplease@yahoo.com
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Post by Bob Hudson on Oct 22, 2015 16:45:44 GMT 8
In 2013 I visited the Bataan Museum in Santa Fe, New Mexico. Lo and behold, there was one of the original plaques from the Death March Markers hanging on the wall. It was Marker # 11 which is located 1km north of Sisiman turn off which goes by the new GN power plant. The original "Real Estate" type markers had to be replaced because of scrappers and relic hunters with the new more expensive Concrete markers.
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Post by Bob Hudson on Oct 20, 2015 19:08:07 GMT 8
Welcome Stuart
My Name is Bob Hudson and I live in Limay,Bataan. I'm a bit of a researcher, explorer and all around nosy person here about all things Bataan. I think that between Karl Welteke and myself, we can be of some assistance to you. Karl is the back country guide and knows Bataan as well as anyone. I know the area fairly after living here for nearly four years. I do have some files on the Pantingan Massacre from the War Crimes Trials as well as a variety of other information that I've been gathering for 15 years. Feel free to contact me @ callmebobplease@yahoo.com
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Post by Bob Hudson on Oct 15, 2015 18:49:29 GMT 8
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Post by Bob Hudson on Oct 15, 2015 18:41:34 GMT 8
Funny...I just received his handwritten and typed journal today from the archives. His last words were "Fight on!"
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