I\'m amazed how capable our soldiers are. Thank you from the hearts of this man and his wife, who dearly love our country and enjoy each day of life in freedom from tyranny and oppression; to pursue happiness with the security of free speech and ability to support our religious beliefs! We understand freedom comes at great cost and our prayers are with the soldiers who have fought, and continue to fight, to protect the God-given rights of all Americans.
I am writing a fiction novel that involves historical events. It has been in the works for over 5 years, and is quite an extensive undertaking. I want to be very tactful in my approach concerning the WWII era, which is the setting for my story. If I could possibly speak to a veteran willing to spend some time on a novice writer, it would be a tremendous help. My e-mail address is: theoriginalshawn@hotmail.com. I have a few questions about the war, specifically concerning the Bataan Death March. Thank you to anyone willing to take your time!

Comment by c j pinkston on 04/01/2010 @ 17:36:19 GMT

my uncle retired from the navy in 1936 or 37 he lived with his family in manila philippines after des 7 1941 he was clled back to active duty captured and imprisoned at cabanatuan prison north of manila where would i find a record of this his name was ralph e ham

Comment by Sunny Olds Ludvik on 03/31/2010 @ 13:49:22 GMT

I am trying to find any information (photos, stories) about Captain Lucius H. Caswell. He was my mother\\\'s fiance when he died at Camp O\\\'Donnell. I have tried desperately to get a rubbing of his name from the memorial there and have gotten nowhere. Any help is greatly appreciated.

Comment by Colin O\\\'Brien on 03/27/2010 @ 20:09:13 GMT

My Grandfather Patrick A O\\\'Brien 3245365 (GNR) 155th Lanarkshire Yeomanry R.A was a prisoner in Naguya camp # 3 Funatsu, I am looking for pictures and if anybody knew of him or even heard of him while in captivity.
God bless them all.

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Comment by C. S. TULL on 03/26/2010 @ 21:02:05 GMT

I JUST TODAY,26 MARCH 2010 VISITED WITH A MARCH SURVIVOR NAMED JOHN H. REID. HE IS STILL IN FAIR HEALTH FOR A MAN 90+ YEARS. HE CAN TELL SOME CHILLING TALES ABOUT THE MARCH. WE OWE THESE MEN MORE THAN WE CAN REPAY.

Comment by Garnet Murphey on 03/18/2010 @ 16:54:21 GMT

My father CPO Henry Clay Henderson fought on the beach at Corregidor along with the Marines. He was wounded and captured after the troops were surrendered on May 6, 1942. He survived 3 and 1/2 yrs of living in HELL! you can read his war diary. Just type his name and Tendertales after it into your browser and it will come up.

Comment by Jim Vistuba on 03/17/2010 @ 13:51:50 GMT

FYI: My Uncle Leo Vistuba, was a Bataan Death March survivior. POW over 40 months, via the Japanese.
He passed away, Monday, March 8th, 2010, in San Antonio TX.
He was buried Saturday, March 13th, in a private Catholic cemetery, yet with \\\"full military honors\\\". My Uncle Leo had joined the newly created Air Force, after WWII, and made a career out of the AF. The funeral honor guard were active duty Air Force.

Comment by Emily Dorset Ensminger on 02/28/2010 @ 03:08:49 GMT

My dad, Virgil Jackson (\\\"Jack\\\") Dorset, M.D., was captured by the Japanese on Bataan and survived the war to return to his family. He was a physician with the U.S. Army Medical Corps. I have in my possession original documents, correspondence and pictures. Does anyone remember him? EManning38@comcast.net

Comment by Jonathan Gener on 02/15/2010 @ 06:19:48 GMT

Im Jonathan Gener and I would like to share that Jovie Narcise will be holding a Bataan death March Ultramarathon in honor of the soldiers who participated in that historic event. it will be held at march 6 and 7 at the philippines.

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