Bataan Death March Survivors | Memorial March
The Bataan Memorial March honors the Soldiers who defended the islands of Luzon, Corregidor and the harbor-defense forts of the Philippines at the onset of World War II. They fought in a malaria-infested region, surviving on half- or quarter-rations, with little or no medical care, outdated equipment and virtually no air support. April 9, 1942, tens of thousands of American and Filipino Soldiers were surrendered to Japanese forces. They were marched for days in the scorching heat through the Philippine jungles. Thousands died. Those who survived this forced march faced death or years of hardship in prisoner-of-war camps.
The grueling 26.2 mile march winds through the desert grounds of the White Sands Missile Range in New Mexcio.
This year marks the 75th anniversary of the WWII tragedy.
Read MoreThe grueling 26.2 mile march winds through the desert grounds of the White Sands Missile Range in New Mexcio.
This year marks the 75th anniversary of the WWII tragedy.
Bataan Death March survivor Harold Bergbower
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Filipino Bataan Death March survivor Jesse Baltazar
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Soldiers and civilians can enter a heavy or light pack category. Heavy starts at 35lbs
Honoring the survivors of the Bataan Death March, WWII at the Bataan Memorial March, White Sands Missile Range, NM
Five survivors of the Bataan Death March of WWII are honored at the opening ceremony
Honoring the survivors of the Bataan Death March, WWII at the Bataan Memorial March, White Sands Missile Range, NM