The Battle of Bataan and the Bataan Death March

[rangerrebew]

The Battle of Bataan and the Bataan Death March
By Jo Brick
April 10, 2018

For bravery and gallantry in action during the period 19 to 24 January 1942, at Mabatang, Abucay, Bataan… In utter disregard for his own safety, he personally led his men, under heavy enemy fire and shelling, to the front lines, and supervised the removal of the dead and evacuation to the rear of all wounded enabling the Battalion Surgeon to administer the necessary first aid… This action, … which was over and above his duties, done under continuous heavy enemy fire and shelling, prevented a greater loss to the lives of the wounded and prevented the demoralization of the men in the line which would otherwise have resulted.

Award of the Gold Cross Medal Citation, General Orders Number 50, 10 February 1947
Camp Murphy, Quezon City


https://www.realcleardefense.com/articles/2018/04/10/the_battle_of_bataan_and_the_bataan_death_march_113307.html

[Fishrrman]

My uncle was a Marine who was in the march.
He survived, then went on to live a good life in Northern California (around Ft. Jones).
He was even invited back to the Philippines, courtesy of their government, with other survivors.