Remember Those Who Marched Before Us - Bataan Memorial Death March 2024

[Boats]

Remember Those Who Marched Before Us - Bataan Memorial Death March 2024
By: Joint Personal Effects Depot - History and Mission
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In April 1942, about 75,000 U.S. and Filipino prisoners of war were forced to walk 65 miles through sweltering jungle when the Japanese invaded the Philippines during #WWII. This became known as the Bataan Death March.

Since 1989, civilians and service members have gathered annually in New Mexico to take part in a marathon that honors the fallen and the survivors of that march. We have not forgotten their sacrifice.

Read more about this year's marathon: https://www.defense.gov/News/Feature...ice-sacrifice/

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Personal note: My Uncle Bill Stern - I posted this to you and all your fellows
for the all pain and sufferings - you all carried - since those days. I miss you
but now you are with all your Brothers - once more!
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Wayne (aka Boats)