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Post by George D Munson on Jul 7, 2009 20:14:21 GMT 8
Re: E-mail of Steve Kwiecinski dated 22 May, about trying to locate MacArthur's house: The real answer is MacArthur didn’t have a house on Corregidor. On M-Day the soldiers moved out of their quarters to their battery locations. They took some necessities with them, but left the bulk of their personal items in their quarters. When MacArthur and his staff evacuated Manila on Christmas Eve and landed on Ft. Mills they had no place to live. I don’t recall who got the bright idea, but his staff moved down to the 92d CA officers quarters near Kindley Field. The 92d CA officers were at their M-Day positions so MacArthur’s lackeys and sycophants moved in, ate their food, wore their clothes, drank their booze, and used their servants. To say this upset the 92d CA officers was an understatement, but they were outranked and no one wanted to mess with Doug’s staff. MacArthur purloined Major General Moore’s quarters on topside. It was either quarters 2C or 12B, but I don’t remember which. It was the only single story house on the officer’s row. I don’t know to where Moore moved. Maybe to Malinta Tunnel? After the first air raid, “Doughout Doug” moved to Kindley Field and purloined Colonel DeCarre’s house, Quarters 605. I don’t know if some of MacArthur’s sycophants beat him to the place. But if they did, Doug booted them out real fast. DeCarre was staying at his command post, Group 2 Tunnel. Quarters 607 belonged to LTC Albert Miller, 92d CA XO. Building 604 was the HQ, 92d CA. The Japs destroyed Major General Moore’s quarters very early in the war. I hope this helps! George D. Munson
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Post by steveontherock on Jul 7, 2009 20:26:58 GMT 8
There are several sources that say that Mac used a house on Tailside. I have heard that he may have used a Topside house at first for a very short time. His house on the tail was between Generals Moore and Beebe and was later taken over by Wainwright, who had it for about 5 days before it was leveled.
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Post by The Phantom on Jul 8, 2009 0:23:31 GMT 8
Thanks for the clarification George as to Mac Arthur's temporary residence in the 92nd Garage Officer's Quarters.
I have been all over that area several times and thought Mac Arthur had stayed in #609 on the other side of the street and down towards Infantry Point. Don't remember where I got that information. There is a large concrete tunnel complex behind #609. Thought those were perhaps the steps he counted planes from coming from Clark to bomb Corregidor. I am glad to get the dope for certain.
The area around #605 is really blown to bits and covered in thick vines today. Someone learned of the areas significance?
The area is a great walk though history as few have been there to disturb its history. The road and sidewalks still visible in places. The tunnel a must see. The view of Officers beach...... The gun emplacements on the Point, one in the sea below, one still on the cliff face.
Thanks again George
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Post by steveontherock on Jul 8, 2009 12:23:24 GMT 8
George
It is very important to me that we identify the correct house the MacArthur occupled in early 1942. As I stated in my newsletter, Gen Wainwright indicates 607 whereas High Commisioner Sayres' stepson says 605. which is your belief. CFI is going to have a part of this area cleared and a sign put up to indicate Mac's house and we want it to be the correct one. How confident are you that it is in fact 605?
Thanks. Steve
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Post by Deleted on Jul 8, 2009 17:59:32 GMT 8
Wait, I am confused. So offficaly there is no house of MacArthur. Only a temporary one because I know that live in Manila Hotel and moved only to the rock when the Japanese attacked.
So why dont we label the houses as mentioned by Mr. George. That would be more accurate right?
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Post by The Phantom on Jul 8, 2009 23:06:19 GMT 8
I think it is just as important to be able to put President Quezon's name in front of the house. The President of the Philippines, with his family, lived in the area for a time also. Adjacent to the MacArthur and family, and High Commissioner Sayre with his family and ?.
We need to be clear so as not to tamper with history in the process.
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