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Post by The Phantom on Oct 24, 2009 21:16:59 GMT 8
Those living in Malinta Tunnel during the siege had a few derogatory titles I had not heard of before.
"Not all men were brave and each garrison had it's share of "Tunnel Rats", the taunt reserved for those who never left the safety of Malinta Tunnel. Such men were said to have "tunnelitis" a disease characterized by a furtive manner and shallow complection associated with those who lived underground. For these men those outside the tunnel had only contempt, tinged perhaps with envy. "We say of them," wrote one of those on the outside, "that they will lose tunnel credit if they are seen outside the tunnel. and we josh them about the D.T.S. medal ,( Distinguished Tunnel Service)......if they gather plenty of tunnel credits. As opposed to shell shocked, we say the confirmed 'tunneleers', that they are shelter shocked."
"Such unfair judgement were perhaps inevitable where some men were exposed to danger and others, by reason of their assignment, enjoyed the safety -and discomfort- of Malinta Tunnel." While others were inside for their own reasons............
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Post by The Phantom on Oct 24, 2009 21:36:38 GMT 8
Looking at the great 1932 map on my computer, thanks to those who made it possible, and EXO for it's installation, I see no water well listed on the western end of Malinta Tunnel described in "The Fall Of The Philippines."
The map does show 2 salute guns on the hill opposite the present day Hotel location, towards North dock. I have only seen one there today, that is the concrete pad where it stood, and the small concrete tunnel with steps down below it for storage.
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Post by fots2 on Oct 25, 2009 0:47:48 GMT 8
Okla, buoys was my guess also but thank-you very much to Gene for the exact use of the metal cans.
Phantom, the balloon hangars appear on later maps as “warehouses”. I only know of one salute Gun position also.
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