Bataan Death March, Philippines, 1942
Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Scope Note: Bataan death march; forced march of 70,000 American and Filipino prisoners of war captured by the Japanese in the Philippines in the early stages of World War II. Starting out from Mariveles, on the southern end of the Bataan Peninsula, on April 9, 1942, they were force-marched 55 miles (88 km) to San Fernando, then taken by rail to Capas, from where they walked the final 8 miles (13 km) to Camp O'Donnell
Found in 1 Collection or Record:
Erickson, Carl papers and photographs
Collection
Identifier: Mss 60
Content Description
Photographs, documents, and pamphlets relating to the service of Carl Erickson in the 194th Tank Battalion. Also includes information relating to Carl Erickson's service as a JAG officer.1 Photograph Framed panoramic photo of the 194th Tank Battalion at Camp Ripley 4/18/1947Box 1: 1 Document Donation Gift Form 2016
2 Photograph Framed panoramic photo of 194th Tank Battalion officers at Camp Ripley (name and rank list included) 4/18/1947
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Dates:
1940 - 1989