July 2003 - Philippine Defenders Main

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VOLUME 58 PITTSBURGH, PA — JULY, 2003 NUMBER 1 

A Tribute To Our Nurses 

The Executive Board has approved the 2004 Convention 

as being a tribute to the nurses who served in the Philippines 

defense. Throughout this year we will plan to honor the “Angels 

of Bataan.” If any members can add to this project please send 

your stories and pictures to The Quan editor. 

The American Defenders of Bataan & Corregidor Inc. are 

indebted to Madeline M. Ullom for remembering us in her will. 

As Madeline was one of the nurses who came to most of our 

conventions and always said she wanted to be with the troops, 

we plan to use the money to honor all the nurses throughout 

the year. 

National Commander 

Our newly elected National Commander John H. Oliver 

and 1st Lady Dawn Oliver. We wish them to have a successful 

term in office and may God Bless America. 

Double Honors 

Madeline M. Ullom MS, RN, Colonel, 

United States Army Retired 

First Janet C. Hindson Award 

Recipient — 1998 

May 14, 1998, Thomas 

Jefferson University Hospital 

Department of Nursing held the 

Janet C. Hindson Award Luncheon 

and presented Colonel Ullom 

with the first award. 

For nearly three years as a 

prisoner of war in internment 

camps on Corregidor and Manila, 

Colonel Madeline Ullom, in the 

midst of unspeakable horror, disregarded 

her own suffering and 

ministered to the needs of thousands 

of soldiers, sailors and 

marines. In makeshift operating 

rooms and medical and surgical 

wards she remained faithful to the 

ideals of her profession and country 

as she strove to enhance the 

physical, mental and spiritual well being of her patients and 

colleagues. After being liberated Madeline Ullom continued to 

serve her country and achieved the rank Colonel in recognition 

of her contributions and leadership. 

The award is a beautiful piece of lead crystal custom 

designed, approximately 6 inches at the base and tapers to 18 

inches tall. At the top is the Jefferson logo, recipients name 

and date. The Jefferson Nurses Cap is etched in the crystal 

and on the base is inscribed — The Janet C. Hindson Award. 

Doctor of Humane Letters 

At the 174th Commencement for the Thomas Jefferson 

University College of Health Professions on Friday, May 15, 

1998, Colonel Madeline M. Ullom received a Doctor of 

Humane Letters certificate and a Jefferson hood. 

Madeline was born on New Years Day in 1911 in O’Neill, 

Nebraska. She became a school teacher in Nebraska but later 

decided on a nursing career, in part because she had a sister 

who was an Army nurse. In September of 1934, she and 60 

other nursing students enrolled in the Jefferson nursing program. 

After earning her diploma from Jefferson in 1938, Madeline 

Ullom joined the United States Army and was assigned to Walter 

Reed Army Hospital in Washington, D.C. In 1940, she volunteered 

for duty in the Philippine Islands and was assigned to 

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JOHN H. OLIVER AGAPITO E. SILVA EDWARD JACKFERT, PNC 

Commander Jr. Vice Commander Nat’l. Treasurer 

1400 Ocotilla Dr. 1820 La Poblana, N.W. 201 Hillcrest Dr. 

Marble Falls, TX 78654 Albuquerque, N.M. 87104 Wellsburg, W.VA. 26070 

304-737-1496 

AGAPITO E. SILVA MRS. JEAN PRUITT HAROLD E. FEINER 

Sr. Vice Commander Merchandise Sales Judge Advocate 

1820 La Poblana, N.W. 109 Young Dr. 14565 S.E. 90th Ave. 

Albuquerque, N.M. 87104 Sweetwater, TN 37874 Summerfield, FL 34491 

MEMBERS OF THE INVESTMENT BOARD 

Edward Jackfert Co-Temporary Secretary Joseph A. Vater 

One Year Term (Class C) Two Year Term (Class B) Three Year Term (Class A) 

PNC Joseph Ward PNC Omar McGuire PNC John Oliver 

PNC Ralph Levenberg PNC Arthur Akullian PNC John M. Emerick 

PNC James Flaitz PNC Andrew Miller PNC Joseph L. Alexander 

EXECUTIVE BOARD 

Henry Cornellisson Charles Graham 

Charles Dragich Pete Locarnini 

Neal Harrington Albert Felsen 

Charles B. Heffron Carlos Montoya 

All Incumbent State Commanders 

NATIONAL HEADQUARTERS 

801 Huntington Avenue, #53 

Warren, IN 46792 

Thanks 

The Convention Committee wishes to thank the local 

members of A.D.B.C. in the Albuquerque area for the cooperation 

and help for the 2003 Convention, when the local members 

stepped forward and took on some of the local details. 

Being 2000 miles away, you men saved us the need to make 

another trip. The way airline traffic is these days, it isn’t fun. 

Thanks fellows. 

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Gen. Edward D. Baca (Ret.) 

Anyone who has heard General Edward D. Baca (Ret.) 

speak would think General Baca was on our payroll. He has a 

greater knowledge of our history than we do. His knowledge of 

the Philippine defense is a real history lesson. We thank you 

General for your time and for your kind words. 

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Dedicated to those persons both living and dead who fought against 

overwhelming odds against the enemy at the outbreak of World War II. 

Official Publication of the 

AMERICAN DEFENDERS OF BATAAN & CORREGIDOR, INC. 

(INCLUDING ANY UNIT OF FORCE OF THE ASIATIC FLEET, PHILIPPINE ARCHIPELAGO, 

WAKE ISLAND, GUAM OF THE MARIANA ISLANDS, AND DUTCH EAST INDIES) 

PUBLISHED 5 TIMES A YEAR 

HONORARY OFFICERS 

Harold E. Feiner ................................................Honorary Vice Commanders 

Paul Reuter 

JOHN CRAGO PNC 

Membership Chairman 

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801 Huntington Ave. 

Warren, IN 46792 

219-375-2286 

DUANE L. HEISINGER 

Executive Secretary 

7401 Bull Run Dr. 

Centseville, VA 20121 

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ANDREW MILLER 

Historian 

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Albuquerque, NM 87110 

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Chaplain 

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DR. WILLIAM R. BRENNER 

Surgeon 

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PAUL REUTER 

Adjutant & Legislative Officer 

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JOSEPH A. VATER PNC 

Editor of Quan 

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Fax: 412-875-6606 

MARTIN S. CHRISTIE 

Necrology Committee Chrmn. 

23424 Mobile St. 

West Hills, CA 91307-3323 

OMAR L. McGUIRE 

Past Commander 

2850 Alder 

Eugene, OR 97405 

RALPH LEVENBERG, PNC 

Special Projects 

2716 Eastshore Dr. 

Reno, NV 89509 

PAST NATIONAL COMMANDERS 

Harold Spooner *James K. Cavanaugh Henry J. Wilayto 

*Rev. Albert D. Talbot *Thomas A. Hackett *Charles Bloskis 

James McEvoy *Bernard Grill Arthur Beale 

*M/Gen. E.P. King Jr. Louis Scahwald Andy Miller 

Simme Pickman *Jerome A. McDavitt *Joseph Matheny 

Albert Senna John M. Emerick *George Wonneman 

*Maurice Mazer *Joseph T. Poster Frank Bigelow 

Joseph A. Vater *John Bennett *Charles L. Pruitt 

*Lewis Goldstein *James D. Cantwell Melvin L. Routt 

*Albert C. Cimini Ralph Levenberg James R. Flaitz 

*Samuel M. Bloom, M.D. *Elmer E. Long, Jr. John Koot 

*Kenneth J. Stull *Philip Arslanian *Roy Y. Gentry 

*Harry P. Menozzi John Rowland Edward Jackfert 

*John F. Ray John Crago Joseph L. Alexander 

*Samuel B. Moody Edward Jackfert Joseph Ward 

*Arthur A. Bressi *John R. Lyons Omar McGuire 

*John E. Le Clair *Ken Curley 

Looking Forward 

Now that Albuquerque is history, we must look forward to 

2004. We will have a good program planned around “A Tribute 

to Our Nurses”, our Angels. 

Place: Orlando Airport Marriott 

Dates: Tuesday, May 4, 2004 to Saturday, May 8 

Returning Home: Sunday, May 9, 2004 

Cost: Your loose change 

Rates: $72.00 s/d. 

Rates good for two days forward or back 

TO: All ADBC Members 

SUBJECT: Membership 

Life Members............ 2687 

Widows ......................1702 

May 1, 2003 

John Crago 

Membership

58th Annual Convention 

Albuquerque, N.M. & Beyond 

By Edward Jackfert, PNC 

The years seem to go by very rapidly as we get older. From one convention to another it appears as if it was just a short time 

ago. This year, arriving at the Pittsburgh airport our flight to Albuquerque was scheduled to depart on May 19th at 10:45 AM. Knowing 

that we had to go through a thorough security check, we arrived one hour and forty five minutes ahead of departure time. The 

Pittsburgh airport had recently installed x-ray devices to examine all baggage of passengers. It was a little more tedious than we anticipated 

and my luggage was opened by one of the inspectors who remarked “everything was packed very neatly,” however, when we 

got through, the neatness had gone by the way. Our flight was on America West and we had to go to Phoenix where we changed 

planes and went back east to Albuquerque. By the way, all passengers were duly notified that the airline provided no food whatsoever 

on the flight which was four hours in length. Henrietta and I purchased a few snacks to provide us some nourishment for the trip. 

We arrived in Albuquerque at 4:30 PM and took the shuttle to the Albuquerque Hilton and immediately checked in. To our 

surprise, there were a number of widows and members already checked in at the hotel. There was the usual gathering of conversationalists 

among the early arrivals that evening including Senior Vice Commander John Oliver who had driven in from the great state 

of Texas and John Moyer who had flown in from Hawaii. On Tuesday a greater influx of members, wives, widows and friends began 

to arrive and check in at the hotel. That evening there was a cash bar reception in the Southwest Ballroom. Once again there was 

much discussion between the guests about the defense of the Philippines, prisoners of war life, and health problems emanating from 

the residual effects of prisoner of war camp life. 

Wednesday morning there was a board meeting presided by Commander Omar McGuire with the usual reports and the 

presentation of a slate of officers for the ensuing year. Registration was held in the Garden Room and well conducted by a group of 

volunteers which included Mary Curley, widow of PNC Kenneth Curley; Annette Bloskis, widow of PNC Charles Bloskis; and as 

always Helen Vater, wife of Joe Vater, convention chairman. The registration committee and all functions of the convention were 

ably assisted by our new Executive Secretary, Duane Heisinger. Also, a special thanks goes to the Albuquerque group for providing 

assistance to the convention chairman. Their assistance made it a lot easier on him. The membership would like to thank all of those 

who volunteered to assist in the registration of our members, wives, family, guests, and friends of our great organization. That 

evening our organization hosted a reception in the Southwest Parlor with the attendees happily greeting those that they had not 

seen for a year or more and the conversations at the table once again turned to the period 1941 through 1945. Somehow, we cannot 

remember what happened yesterday, however, the events of that period seem to come to life very vividly for all of us. 

On Thursday, there was the general Membership meeting presided over once again by Commander Omar McGuire. Prior 

to the start of the meeting, attorney Bonnie Kane gave a brief report on the status of our litigation efforts against those Japanese 

industrialists that utilized us as slave labor during World War II. She highlighted the fact that our law suit had been accepted by the 

California Supreme Court for a hearing and that the Court in general only accepts approximately 5% of the cases appealed to it for 

adjudication. She was optimistic about the outcome of this hearing due to the great number of cases presented to the California 

Supreme Court for a hearing and only a few are accepted. Also, our attorneys are planning to request the United States Supreme 

Court to grant a writ of certiorari relative the negative ruling made on our litigation by the 9th Federal Court of Appeals. A writ of certiorari 

is a request from a higher court to a lower court requesting a case for review. After the usual reports by certain members, the 

officers for the year 2003-2004 were elected as follows: John Oliver, National Commander; Agapito (Gap) Silva, Senior Vice 

Commander; and Harold Berghbower, Junior Vice Commander. John Crago declined the office of Treasurer due to ill health, therefore, 

PNC Edward Jackfert agreed to take the Treasurer’s office for the coming year. There were several new additions to the board 

of directors and all other officers were reelected for a new term. A Veteran’s Administration seminar was held in the afternoon in the 

New Mexico South room. As in past years the Kawasaki group used their private autos and went out for dinner at a private restaurant. 

Attending this affair were Ed Jackfert, wife Henrietta, and daughter Jody; Henry Cornellisson and wife Genie; Robert Renfro 

and wife Eloise; Joe Alexander and wife Norma; Oscar Leonard, wife Mary and daughter Sarah; James Riley and friend Jeanne; Joe 

Giardina and wife Ange; Charles Butterworth, Al Felsen and wife Dorothy; Charlie Graham and wife Shirley; John Oliver and wife 

Dawn; and finally Libby DiUbaldo accompanied by son Gary. That evening the organization hosted a reception in the Southwest 

Ballroom for all of those attending the convention. 

On Friday the Western States Chapter had its executive board meeting followed by a general meeting of their membership. 

It was great to see a large turnout from the Western States Chapter at this convention. As in the past years, a luncheon was held in 

the Colorado room for all the widows with a very good attendance at that affair. Also, there was a continuation of the “Descendants 

Luncheon” in the Colorado Room. Historian Andy Miller was the speaker at this luncheon. During the evening our organization hosted 

a cocktail party and dance in the Southwest Ballroom. As usual, the music provided by the group was excellent with a concentration 

on music from “our era.” For some reason or other, there appeared to be fewer couples dancing than in past years. A premature 

ceremony of granting an award was made during a music break period. The award was to be given out at the banquet on Saturday 

night, however, inasmuch as Dr. Lester Tenney, the member who as to be recognized had to depart early on Saturday, the award 

and recognition was made during the music break by PNC Edward Jackfert. Dr. Tenney was given a well deserved plaque recognizing 

his outstanding assistance to our membership in the field of litigation. Dr. Tenney’s book “My Hitch In Hell” has been translated 

into the Japanese language and a gratis copy of the book was provided to each member of the Japanese Diet, the legislative body 

of the Japanese government. 

On Saturday, PNC Andy Miller once again organized a beautiful memorial service in the New Mexico-North and South 

rooms. The names of those that passed away during the current year were read out at the service. There were just a fewer names 

this year than last. Our group continues to decrease in size at an alarming rate. Highlighting the convention as usual was the banquet 

with approximately 300 guests present. Our speaker for the affair was Lt. General Edward Baca. His talk was very inspiring with 

many accolades for the Defenders of the Philippine Islands. Somehow, his talk was so inspiring that it seemed to give a great lift to 

each of those present at the banquet that will warm their hearts and memory forever. Then Joe Vater came to the podium and presented 

awards of appreciation to PNC Omar McGuire and PNC John Crago. John’s services to our organization were numerous and 

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he was always available to assist when the need arose. A well deserved award. John advises us that he will retain the membership 

committee and keep us updated on this important faction of our organization. Concluding the award ceremony, I was tremendously 

surprised when Joe Vater presented me with the “Austin Patrizio Award” for outstanding service to our organization. I have vowed to 

continue my services to the membership on the same scale as in the past. Then PNC Hank Wilayto gave the oath of office to the 

elected officers for the ensuing year. PNC Omar McGuire gave a short talk thanking those who assisted him during the past year 

and our new commander, John Oliver, delivered a short message dedicating his full efforts to help our organization in whatever services 

there was a need and he was capable of performing. Also, it was announced that the next convention, which would be held in 

Orlando, Florida May 5th through the 9th, would be a tribute to the “Angels Of Bataan.” There are only a few of the nurses surviving. 

Lt. Colonel Floramund Fellmuth Difford was the only nurse present at this convention. The convention committee has committed 

themselves to making this convention one of the best with more activities and less expense for everyone attending. So we are looking 

forward to seeing you all in Orlando. 

Convention Notes 

The membership was saddened after being notified that Paul Reuter and his wife Nickie would not be attending the convention 

due to health problems. Also, at the last minute, Frank Bigelow had to cancel his appearance due to the discovery of a serious 

medical problem. Also, notice was received that Art and Agnes Akullian would not be able to attend our Albuquerque convention due 

to a sudden illness in the family. We send them the best of wishes from all of those present at the convention for a speedy recovery. 

We also had been notified that Joe Poster, one of our most faithful officers, had become seriously ill and would not be attending. Upon 

returning home, and within a week, Joe Vater called with the sad news of PNC Joe Poster’s death. Joe Poster’s services to the organization 

over the years has been beyond the call of normal duty and his presence and services will be missed by the entire membership. 

In line with a need of immediate action, Commander John Oliver has made arrangements to appoint interim co-chairmen of the 

investment committee formerly chaired by Joe Poster in order to continue an orderly functioning of that important committee. 

There was a large contingent of the 200th Coast Artillery group at the convention which included many of their family and 

friends. The 200th Coast Artillery group at the convention which included many of their family and friends. The 200th on its transfer 

to the Philippine Islands numbered close to 2,000 troops. Today, I have been informed that there are approximately 80 of this group 

surviving. Only 4% of the original group are alive today. The residual effects of being a prisoner of war has taken its toll. Gap Silva 

transported me to the Bataan Memorial Park to view the beautiful memorial dedicated by the 200th at this site. Each of the 2000 

troops’ name has been carved in the monuments which is quite a legacy that will be there forever to honor the courageous stand 

made during the battle of Bataan. 

Legislation Efforts 

Sternberg General Hospital in Manila. During World War II, Lt. 

Col. Ullom was taken prisoner by the Japanese in May 1942. She 

was a 30-year old second lieutenant when she was captured on 

the Island of Corregidor along with 65 other Army nurses. 

As a prisoner of war (POW) for almost three years in 

Manila, Lt. Col. Ullom continued to serve as a nurse to other 

(POWs) and interned civilians. She was one of the individuals 

who became known as the “Angels of Bataan.” For her heroism, 

she was awarded a Bronze Star Medal and two Oak Leaf 

Clusters. After being freed in February 1945, she remained in 

the Army and served in Germany and throughout the United 

States until her retirement in 1964 as a Lieutenant Colonel. Her 

last post was at Fitzsimmons Army Hospital in Denver as 

assistant chief nurse and educational coordinator. 

While in the service, Lt. Col. Ullom completed two degrees 

in nursing education, a bachelor of science from Incarnate 


58th Annual Convention (Continued) 

In the January issue of The Quan, the editor published an article relating to HR 5235 which was introduced by 

Congressman Simpson during the 107th session of Congress. In as much as it expired, the bill was reintroduced in the 108th session 

of Congress as HR 850, with the title Special Compensation For Former Prisoners of War. Paragraph 3 of Section 1181 of that 

bill states that “If a former prisoner of war was detained or interned for a period of more than 540 days, the monthly amount of special 

compensation shall be $450.00.” 

Our legislation committee, after carefully scrutinizing the legislation, came to the conclusion that the defenders of the 

Philippines, Guam, and Wake Islands were not being properly recognized for the purpose of awarding special compensation for their 

services, and the uniqueness of their internment as prisoners of war. Therefore, we have contacted a number of Congressmen and 

requested that the legislation (HR 850) be amended to include a 4th category of compensation in the bill to read as follows: “If the 

former prisoner of war was detained or interned for a period of 1200 days or more and forced to perform slave labor by the detaining 

power, the monthly amount of compensation payable shall be 50% of the current disability compensation he or she now receives 

from the Department of Veterans Affairs.” This is in line with the benefit received Canadian prisoners of war of the Japanese military 

as outlined by the “Compensation For Former Prisoners Of War Act of 1976.” 

We encountered the same circumstances of mistreatment, slave labor, and longevity of internment as the Canadian 

internees while prisoners of war of the Japanese military. It is our belief that our group should have this same benefit. We will be 

contacting more Congressmen to amend HR 850 in pursuit of justice for our membership. You also can help by contacting your 

Congressman and request that he or she support our amendment to this important piece of legislation. 

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Double Honors (Continued) 

Word College in San Antonio, Texas in 1948 and a master of 

science from Catholic University in Washington, D.C. in 1951. 

Since her retirement, she has remained active in nursing, veterans 

and civic organizations. 

Among Lt. Col. Ullom’s numerous awards and honors are 

the Patrick Henry Award for Loyal and Dedicated Service to 

Humanity in 1995 and induction into the Sigma Theta Tau 

International Honor Society of Nursing. She was the only 

“Angel” to earn a Master’s degree. A world traveler, she has 

returned to the Philippines four times. 

Lt. Col. Ullom resided in Tucson, Arizona. Madeline Ullom 

made a career of the Army after the war, retiring with the rank 

of Colonel. 

Her two terms on the congressional committee for improving 

VA benefits for ex-POW’s was a highlight of her post retirement 

years.

ADBC Widow’s and 

Angel’s Luncheon 

If you did not make it to Albuquerque for the 58th National 

American Defenders of Bataan and Corregidor convention, you 

really missed a good time. The convention, as a whole, was 

very well planned and executed. 

The Widow’s and Angel’s Luncheon had a smaller attendance 

than anticipated, but we had plenty of quality. Those in 

attendance agreed the food was outstanding and the speakers 

were informative and helpful. 

A Veterans Administration Representative, Alex Encinias, 

gave us some valuable and informative information. Mr. 

Encinias is currently a Decision Review Officer, but was 

recently promoted from the position of POW Coordinator. He 

said that any wife or widow of a POW, who has, or had, 100% 

compensation, is entitled to Aid and Assistance, if they need it. 

If you require some assistance, get a statement from your doctor 

and apply or Aid and Assistance. You may not get it, but it 

doesn’t hurt to apply. Mr. Encinias, also, said the ten year time 

frame required for a spouse to receive Dependency and 

Indemnity Compensation (DIC) has been reduced to one year 

for POW widows. In other words, DIC payments may be authorized 

for survivors of veterans who were totally service-connected 

disabled when they died, even though their serviceconnected 

disabilities did not cause their death. And, the veteran 

was a former prisoner of war who died after September 30, 

1999, and who was continuously rated totally disabled for a 

period of at least one year immediately preceding death. 

Our guest speaker was Chaplain Ronald H. Cok (pronounced 

Coke) from the New Mexico Veterans Administration 

Health Center. He told us there would always be difficult days 

but it is important to remember the good days and to keep a 

good reputation. Venerability is most important. 

Next year the National ADBC Convention will be in 

Orlando, Florida, the early part of May. Start making plans to 

attend! The conflict this year with three of the main luncheons, 

(i.e., Western States, Widows and Descendants Group) on the 

same day should not occur again. It gives some of us motivational 

conflicts in wanting to attend two or more events at the 

same time. The Powers-That-Be assure me that someway they 

will stagger the events. 

Most of you remember Madeline Ullom, one of our Angels 

of Bataan. She passed away last year and in her will she left 

33% of her estate to the American Defenders of Bataan and 

Corregidor. Because of her generosity and because of the 

devotion of all the Angels and the love toward them, the ADBC 

Board has decided to especially honor all of the nurses at next 

year’s convention. 

See you in Orlando!!! 

Lora Cummins 

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Subic Bay Reunion 2003 

Subic Bay Reunion 2003: Oct. 17-27, 2003. Subic 

Bay/Olongapo, Philippines. All marines, sailors, soldiers, airmen 

who have served in the Subic Bay/Olongapo/Clark Airfield 

areas of the Philippines. Contact Judy Buzzell, 703-212-0695; 

info@subicbayreunion.com; www.subicbayreunion.com; 4600 

Duke Street, #420, Alexandria, VA 22304. 

Our Subic Bay/Philippines Reunion is open to all service 

members, their family and friends. We are seeking Charter 

Members for the Subic Bay Alumni Foundation. Yearly membership 

is only $25.00. 

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The Chaplain’s Corner 

“Seek Ye First …” 

Jesus was concerned about our priorities; how we spent 

our time, money and other resources says a lot about our preferences 

and about what’s important to us. The Psalmist 

warned that, “If wealth should come thy way, set not thy heart 

upon it.” In other words, don’t let earthly successes become 

our masters. 

This story demonstrates the point: “A couple of men were 

golfing one day as a funeral procession passed by. First golfer 

stopped and held his hat over his heart. Second golfer 

remarked, ‘That was very courteous of you.’ The golfer replied, 

‘She was a good wife for 50 years’.” 

Of course, there is nothing wrong with playing golf, but the 

golfer’s problem was in his preference for a game of golf rather 

than being with his late wife during one of her special 

moments. I can just imagine how shallow their marriage must 

have been; how much love and caring they had missed sharing, 

simply because he would rather be out on the golf course. 

She had more competition than she could handle; their marriage 

had grown stale. 

How many spouses would not dare to challenge their competition? 

Hilary Clinton, who is now marketing her new book, 

tells us how broken hearted she was to learn about Bill’s 

affair(s). Her husband lacks the ability to be monogamous. The 

beauty of their marriage was sacrificed on the altar of lust. Sad! 

In that same vein, Jesus found that many of His followers 

yielded to the temptations of this world, rather than to follow 

Him. People of all ages and nations have their own “golf courses” 

on which they can have superficial relationships; where we 

can find pleasures without responsibilities. Where we can seek 

meaning of life in all the wrong places. God knows this; he 

sees it happening and continues to bid us to follow Him and to 

come to worship Him first and foremost. 

Jesus tells us very clearly to, “Seek Ye first the Kingdom 

of Heaven, and His righteousness; and all these (other) things 

will be added unto it.” 

Golf, computers, movies, book, autos, etc. should be 

accessories to a God focused life. Loving Him gives meaning 

to all other things we had, things we do. We who have been 

given a full measure of life, do well if we seek Him first. 

In His service, 

Fr. Bob 

Fr. Bob Phillips+ SSC 

National Chaplain and Web Site Chairman 

American Defenders of Bataan and Corregidor, Inc. 

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ADBC Web Site Grows 

The ADBC Web Site continues to grow and now contains 

more than 700 pages of helpful information. You can visit our 

site by entering the following URL into your browser: 

. 

We invite you to visit our Site and meet some old friends, 

make some new ones, send us your biographical sketch (digital 

photos welcome). Read about future conventions, reunions 

and meetings; find out how you can find help with your VA 

claim; many more things. Go there for names and addresses of 

all of your elected and appointed officers. Send us your e-mail 

address, etc. so we can post your name on the Web Site. 

For more information e-mail me at: 

frphillips@sprintmail.com or other Committee members: 

Martin Christie: 

Warren Jorgenson: or 

Don Versaw: . 

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Convention 2003 

The following is written to give some understanding to 

those unable to be with us in Albuquerque recently in May 

2003 at the Hilton Hotel for the 59th Annual Gathering of the 

American Defenders of Bataan & Corregidor. 

We were well over 300 in number with ninety some of us 

former Prisoners of War, Our Chaplain Father Robert Phillips 

assisted by descendant Richard Roper conducted Church 

Services every morning to well attended gatherings. On 

Saturday Catholic Services from a local priest were also held. 

As we observe our numbers being reduced, it has been 

helpful to receive the assistance in several capacities of 

descendants who have willingly offered their services alongside 

our members, their spouses and widows in different 

capacities both in advance of the convention and during the 

activities in Albuquerque. Thank you. 

Our convention routine continues with numerous occasions 

for sharing among old and new friends. The informal 

round table settings on the first and second reception evenings 

gave ample opportunities to share and chat with the Quan 

Party and dance setting on night three giving those nimble of 

foot the chance to show off overcoming creeping age. 

After the earlier Executive Board Meeting the General 

Meeting was conducted on Thursday highlighted by the officer 

and Executive Board selection for this next year with later 

installation of officers taking place on our last night at the banquet. 

The status of membership, financial and investment strategy 

was discussed as well as long term ADBC considerations. 

This will continue to be a discussion as options are considered. 

We continued our practice of having a Veteran’s Administration 

(VA) Seminar for general sharing of information. 

Friday, May 23 provided for specialized gatherings for several 

groups in attendance especially our largest chapter, the 

Western States Chapter. In addition to the annual ADBC-hosted 

Widows luncheon, a large and enthusiastic Descendant’s 

Group luncheon with speaker Andy Miller providing an informative 

talk. Several other informal gatherings were held this day. 

The memorial service this year included our largest number 

of past year deceased when 150 names were read during the 

one hour service commencing at 1100. Andy Miller conducted 

the service assisted by the Reverend Robert Phillips, Ralph 

Levenberg and others in several capacities in the reading and 

conducting of this annual memorable time of reflection and personal 

memories of comrades lost, but always remembered. 

Saturday evening, as always a special highlight of the convention 

with our Banquet, gave us the chance to dress up a bit, 

say hello to a few new attendees and goodbye to those we had 

met and seen once again after a fine five days and shared 

memories. All of this will carry us over the twelve months until 

we meet again. 

We were over 350 in number at the banquet with Lt. Gen. 

Edward D. Baca (Ret.) sharing his personal thoughts on leadership, 

our position in the world today and encouragement to 

all who served so many years ago in the Philippines. 

Toastmaster Edward Jackfert continued his leadership at the 

head table with both outgoing Commander, mar McGuire and 

incoming Commander John Oliver sharing personal words of 

thanks and direction. 

We were especially enthusiastic to return to Albuquerque 

where so many served with distinction in the Philippines. It was 

especially fitting at this time of being in Albuquerque since the 

memorial at nearby Bataan Park was recently enlarged and 

rededicated recognizing the service of the 200CA and 515th 

CAA during those difficult days on Bataan. 

So what is next. 

We will meet for the 59th National Convention of the 

American Defenders of Bataan & Corregidor in Orlando, 

Florida at the Airport Marriott Orlando Hotel from May 5-9, 

2004. Come and join us. Bring family. 

Duane Heisinger 


Peace is Commissioned as 

Ensign at Naval Aviation 

School Ceremony 

Third Generation 

The Naval Aviation Schools Command Commissioning 

Ceremony was held Feb. 7 at the Naval Aviation School Command 

Officer Candidate School in Pensacola, Fla. 

Lt. Carl Barnes, chaplain, Naval Aviation Schools 

Command, gave the invocation and Cmdr. Michael Duprey, 

director, Officer Candidate School, made introduction. 

The guest speaker was retired Navy Capt. David L. 

Peace, formerly of Anderson. 

Following the Oath of Office by Lt. Dennis Mojica, class 

officer, Capt. Peace made the Presentation of Commission. 

Christopher Ryan Peace of Southlake, Texas, son of Capt. 

David L. and Gayle W. Peace of Southlake, Texas, was among 

the graduates commissioned as an Ensign and a Naval 

Aviator. Mr. Peace is a graduate of Carroll High School in 

Southlake, Texas, and a 2002 graduate in aerial aviation from 

Southeastern University, Durant, Okla. He was a licensed commercial 

pilot before volunteering for Naval Flight School. 

Retired Capt. David L. Peace is retired from the Judge 

Advocate General’s Corps. He is a graduate of T.L. Hanna 

High School, earned his bachelor of arts degree from Clemson 

University, juris doctorate from the University of South Carolina 

School of Law and master’s law degree in international law 

with highest honors from George Washington University. Upon 

graduation from Officer Candidate School, Newport, Rhode 

Island, he was commissioned an Ensign and was assigned to 

USS SEMMES (DDG-18), serving as the Combat Information 

Center Officer. During the three years that he served on 

SEMMES, the ship made two deployments as part of NATO 

Standing Naval Forces Atlantic. 

After a tour of duty in the office of the Judge Advocate 

General, Capt. Peace was assigned in 1985 to the staff of the 

Commander in Chief, U.S. Pacific Fleet, Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, 

as the assistant Fleet Judge Advocate (International and 

Operational Law). He also served as Legal Advisor to Commander, 

U.S. Naval Forces Central Command, and played an 

instrumental role in developing rules of engagement for U.S. 

naval forces deployed to the Persian Gulf War. 

Between 1988 and 1991, he served as Legal Advisor to 

the Deputy Chief of Naval Operations (Plans, Policy and 

Operations) in Washington, D.C. He developed and drafted the 

concept of operations for using naval forces to enforce the 

United Nations economic sanctions against Iraq, which was 

reviewed and approved by the president, and still in effect 

today. He was the Commanding Officer of the Naval Legal 

Service office, Europe and Southeast Asia. Afterwards, he 

served as the Deputy Assistant Judge Advocate General at the 

Pentagon. Capt. Peace retired from active duty in 1996 and 

became a corporate attorney. 

His military decorations include the Legion of Merit Medal 

(with two gold stars), the Meritorious Service Medal (with gold 

star), the Navy Commendation Medal (with one gold star), and 

the Navy Achievement Medal. 

Capt. Peace and his wife, Gayle, reside in Southlake, 

Texas, near Dallas. They have two children, Christopher and 

Jennifer. 

Retired Capt. David L. Peace is the son of Elizabeth M. 

Peace of Anderson and the late David W. Peace Jr., of 803rd 

Eng. on Bataan. 

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AMERICAN DEFENDERS OF BATAAN AND CORREGIDOR 

Mid-Atlantic Tri-State Chapter Reunion 

Sunday, October 12 to Wednesday, October 15, 2003 

Special Reunion Rates 

$78 per room per night, single or double occupancy • All rates are plus 6% tax 

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Francis W. Agnes 

Delos L. Alvis 

Robert O. Arthur 

William V. Baits 

William E. Ballou 

Bienvenido R. Baluyot 

Lorenzo Banegas 

Dean L. Beavers 

Ann A. Bernatitus 

Thomas H. Bogie 

James E. Boone 

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Memorial List 

American Defenders of Bataan and Corregidor 

May 2002 to May 2003 

Oscar Hernandez 

John L. Hinkle 

Robert G. Hundley 

Thomas A. Inghram 

Eugene C. Jacobs 

Russell B. Johnson 

Guy E. Jones 

Everett M. Jones 

Lawrence D. Kachmarek 

James E. Kincaid 

Clarence L. Kinser 

Douglas E. Knight 

Fred E. Koenig 

Harry B. Lebovitz 

Kermit Lay 

John W. Lee 

Leon W. Lesner 

Bryce L. Lilly 

Amador Lovato 

Peter B. Mannix 

Adam M. McCroskey 

Donald B. McDougal 

Albert C. McGuire 

Rod McKay 

Chester R. McKenna 

Morris W. McMillan 

John McPherson 

Harry L. Mehrens 

Charles B. Mellor 

Kenneth L. Melton 

Harvey N. Michael, III 

Leland E. Mitchell 

Jack B. Morgan 

Stanley Mroz 

James C. Muldrow 

Frank T. Murden 

Frank Nichols, Jr. 

Wayne W. Nieman 

George E. Norris 

Marcelino L. Ordonio 

Orville F. Padilla 

Walter P. Pankratz 

William Parks 

Raymond P. Perez 

Quinton Perez 

Ralph C. Poness 

Clifton Procell 

Michael Pulice 

Noel Ravenberg 

William R. Richards 

Merrill B. Riddle 

Dale E. Robbins 

Jack Rogers 

Amando Romero 

Wallace K. Rucker 

William G. Russell 

Woodrow Ryan 

Geraldo San Luis 

Eulogia A. Santos, Jr. 

Jack Scheidecker 

James E. Schoen 

Robert E. Scholten 

Ralph R. Shaffer 

Winston H. Shillito 

Lee R. Slay 

Wiley W. Sloman 

Arthur B. Smith 

William Spizziro 

Robert Stahl 

Edwin S. Steadman 

John R. Stinson 

Patrick N. Taylor 

Regis M. Theriac 

Charles P. Thomas 

Edward E. Thomas 

Mario G. Tonelli 

Guillermo Torres 

William Van Orden 

Kenneth R. Wheeler 

Leonard V. Whitney 

Henry B. Williams 

Victor W. Witman 

John H. Woodard 

Alfred I. Zangrillo 

Rudolfo Zepeda

Registrants for 2003 Convention 

Joe Vater 

Helen Vater 

Lou Lachman 

Malcolm Amos 

James Downey 

Mel Downey 

Grace Downey 

Gary Downey 

Angie Downey 

Mary Curley 

R. Edward Friese 

Lauraetta Friese 

Eleanor Simmonds 

Viola Wright 

Jim Wright 

Ruth Wright 

Anne Kreyssig 

Bill Kreyssig 

Bill Templeton 

Lou Templeton 

Ralph Levenberg 

Kathie Levenberg 

Lois Tarnowski 

Mary Tarnowski 

Denise Tarnowski 

Theresa Tarnowski 

Helen Tarnowski 

Albert Taylor 

Dorothy Taylor 

Lawrence Kent 

Louise Kent 

Ben Vaitkus 

Olede Vaitkus 

Mary Jane McCorts Blaine 

Susannah Bookwalter 

Connie Dunn 

Jeri Braye 

William Braye 

Fran Lewis 

John Lewis 

Norma Alexander 

Joe Alexander 

Weldon Hamilton 

Audrey Hamilton 

Houston Turner 

Georgia Turner 

John Oliver 

Dawn Oliver 

Gregory Rodriguez 

John Moyer 

Andy Miller 

Audrey Klein 

William Brenner 

Carlotta Brenner 

Linda McCaphrey 

Richard Roper 

Harold Vick 

Sue Vick 

Oscar Leonard 

Mary Leonard 

Sarah Leonard 

Charles Graham 

Shirley Graham 

Mel Routt 

Joseph Giardina 

Angie Giardina 

Paul Rover 

Tom Motosko 

William Overmier 

Annalee Overmier 

Hank Wilayto 

Helen Wilayto 

Dale Frantz 

Peg Frantz 

Rev. Phillips 

Audrey Phillips 

Mary Templeton 

Anne Dragich 

Chuck Dragich 

Millie Scales 

Lou Molaro 

Agapito Silva 

Socorro Silva 

Ed Jackfert 

Cookie Jackfert 

Jody Jackfert 

Al Mitro 

Ruth Mitro 

Eugene Davidson 

Helen Davidson 

Vera Gott 

Wilma Kenney Malavich 

B.D. McKendree 

Philip Mehan 

Iris Mehan 

Clarence Larson 

Nancy Larson 

Maddie Anderson 

Becky Anderson 

Warren Jorgenson 

Ruth Jorgenson 


Judith Heisinger 

Mary Jaggers 

Jean Pruitt 

Judy Pruitt 

Darlene Shope 

Marydee Gibbons 

Caroline Burkhart 

Glenda Elliott 

Cel Graham 

Doris Graham 

Annette Bloskis 

Mary Sinders 

Truman Bovtar 

Ginger Holmes 

Kent Holmes 

Carlos Montoya 

Betty Montoya 

Ceil Ayres 

Robert Rosendahl 

Betty Rosendahl 

Leo Padilla 

Mary Padilla 

Steven Padilla 

Julianna Padilla 

Andres Montoya 

Effie Montoya 

Kay Sandor 

Kathy Sandor 

Bruce Elliott 

Virgil Aimes 

Eda Mae Aimes 

Al Felson 

Dorothy Felson 

Rose Bridges 

Mona Bridges 

Al McGrew 

Marjean McGrew 

Gladys Quintero 

Leo Quintero 

Peter Locarnini 

Audrey Locarnini 

Charles Butterworth 

Beverly Farrens 

Ray Mares 

Sadie Mares 

Ann Hionedes 

Nick Hionedes 

Lloyd Jones 

Diane Jones 

Elizabeth Leighton 

Reggie Leighton 

Maurice Chartoff 

Edith Mazer 

Esther Jennings 

Clinton Jennings 

Harry Rosenberry 

Nancy Rosenberry 

Gary Wilshire 

Lorna Wilshire 

Don Spaulding 

Hazel Spaulding 

Charlie Mills 

Luke Campean 

Anne Lucero 

Guy Spitak 

Paula Spitak 

Bill Mataya 

Bill Johnson 

Fran Johnson 

Lourdes Ruiz 

Robert Renfro 

Eloise Renfro 

Hank Cornelius 

Jeannie Cornelius 

Jack McKarson 

Marie McKarson 

Hazel Wintz 

Leonard Maudens 

Tonya Sheets 

Sherry Christian 

Kimberly Kline 

Janet Wintz 

Betty Young 

Mansfield Young 

Val Gavito 

Lydia Gavito 

Fred Fullerton 

Fred Silva 

Nora Silva 

Patricia Silva 

Larry Silva 

Emma Silva 

Agapito Silva 

Jerome Silva 

Lora Cummins 

Doug Cortney 

Judy Barrett 

Lee Barrett 

Frank Corbi 

Yeonah Paik 

Charles Iskra 

Julia Brittan 

Kenneth Porwoll 

Mary Ellen Porwoll 

Heinz Ratsch 

Bill Lambert 

Bill Johnson 

George Edwards 

Caroline Edwards 

Gerald Chapman 

Kay Chapman 

Robert Ping 

Elaine Ping 

Roy Hays 

Vera Hays 

Diane Harrill 

Tiffany Allen 

Billie Jo Hays 

Sharon Hays 

Martin Christie 

Rosie Christie 

Bernie Lohman 

Freida Lohman 

Jimmy Tootle 

Marian Tootle 

David Johnson 

Ruth Johnson 

Elton Turner 

Odell Turner 

Clyde Layne 

Celeste Layne 

John Perkowski 

Fran Perkowski 

Tomoyo Nakao 

Landys McClamma 

Stephany McClamma 

Bill Sheehan Jr. 

Dennis Sheehan 

Barbara Davidson 

Dave Davidson 

Nancy Kragh 

Loren Kragh 

Trudy Real 

John Real 

Bob Voger 

Bernie Voger 

Harold Ferrell 

Davis Ferrell 

Satoko Kogure 

Carlos Solis 

Andren Aquila 

Susan Aquila 

Mary Grayson 

Paul Arnold 

Ralph Rodriguez 

Peggy Rodriguez 

Juanita Montoya 

Tony Montoya 

Ao Wang 

Douglas Heisinger 

Rita Heisinger 

Judy Stecklein 

Frank Stecklein 

Harold Feiner 

Jan Thompson 

Gene Boyt 

Robert Boyt 

Phillip W. Coon 

Helen Coon 

Robert Coffey 

Jeremy Coon 

Al Stanley 

Maxine Stanley 

Ted Provost 

Marvela Provost 

W.E. Difford Jr. 

Floramund Difford 

Virginia Dessauer 

BVO — Local 

Robert Erdwin 

Roberta Erdwin 

Bill Bowen 

John Moseley 

Janie Moseley 

Al Silver 

Lillian Silver 

Roger Mansell 

Francis Mosher 

Dorothy Mosher 

Arthur Campbell 

Francis Campbell 

Victoria Copp 

David Copp 

Nancy Shockley 

Kinue Tokudome 

Jeanne Philson 

James Reilly 

The above list registered for convention 

and purchased a banquet ticket. There were 

some who could not stay for the banquet and 

whose names would not be in the listing. 

We apologize for any errors as it does get 

hectic and our volunteers do the best they 

can under the circumstance. 

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Veterans Oral History Project 

Virginia Sorkin (Project Officer) 

Library of Congress 

American Folklife Center 

101 Independence Ave. SE 

Washington, DC 20540-4615 

(202) 707-4412 

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Recent Advances in Health 

Care from VA Research 

Drug combination improves 

schizophrenia therapy 

Decreased suffering and shorter hospital stays for schizophrenia 

patients can result when the anticonvulsive drug divalproex 

is combined with either of two commonly used antipsychotic 

drugs, olanzapine and risperidone. According to findings 

reported in Neuropsychopharmacology, patients responded to 

therapy much better after taking the combined drugs, with no 

additional side effects. (Jan. 2003) 

Smallpox immunization: Best for high-risk 

personnel or imminent threat 

Preventative smallpox vaccinations are recommended 

only for certain high-risk health care workers and first responders, 

according to VA researchers’ findings published in the 

New England Journal of Medicine. Investigators said they 

would not endorse a public immunization campaign at this time 

because the vaccinations are more dangerous than the current 

specter of biological terrorism. They said mass immunization 

would be advisable only if a large-scale attack was likely. (Dec. 

2002) 


Duane Heisinger was 10 years old in 1941 when his 

father, Samuel Lawrence Heisinger, then Assistant District 

Attorney in Fresno, California volunteered within the California 

National Guard for active Army duty in the Philippines. After 

Corregidor fell in 1942, Samuel became a Japanese POW 

spending three years in Japanese prison camps. He died 

seven months before war’s end in a hold on a Japanese ship in 

route to Japan. 

After retiring to Virginia, Duane began the search for his 

father. He spent years traveling to the Far East and throughout 

the United States talking to survivors of those days also finding 

several who knew his father or had lived in the same prison 

camps. The writing tells of his search for a father and the faith 

of a son. 

The result is Father Found, that covers the hopes and 

expectations both at home and in the Philippines of those days 

when America was not ready, but responded to the war that 

came. Duane Heisinger}s book is a narrative of his father’s life 

from the time he left Fresno until his death. Much of the story is 

taken from interviews, diaries, letters, notes and scraps of 

paper left in the camps in bottles and cans retrieved after the 

war telling of events around these men. 

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Father Found is also available through XulonPress.com, 

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‘BION’ Microchips may one day help 

patients regain muscular control 

VA Rehabilitation Research and Development is collaborating 

with the Alfred E. Mann Foundation to explore Bionic 

Neuron (BION) technology — wireless, implantable microchips 

about the size of a grain of rice that deliver regulated electrical 

pulses. The BIONs interact with muscles and activate nerves. 

This cutting-edge therapy could help improve functioning in 

veterans being treated for motor rehabilitation, bowel and bladder 

control, swallowing difficulties, and many other conditions. 

(Nov. 2002) 

Study finds common knee surgery 

no better than placebo 

Patients with osteoarthritis of the knee who underwent 

mock arthroscopic surgery were just as likely to report pain 

relief as those who received the real procedure, according to a 

VA study published in the New England Journal of Medicine. 

The results challenge the usefulness of a common medical 

procedure on which Americans spend more than $3 billion 

each year. The researchers say the findings suggest that the 

money spent on such surgeries could be put to better use. 

(July 2002) 

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Health Care (Continued) Message from the 

Quick blood test to diagnose 

heart failure in ER 

In a trial of nearly 1,600 patients in the United States and 

Europe, a 15-minute blood test enabled emergency-room doctors 

to correctly diagnose congestive heart failure in 90 percent 

of cases — without relying on costly, time-consuming tests 

such as echocardiograms and chest X-rays. The study, led by 

a Va cardiologist, appeared in the New England Journal of 

Medicine. The test, approved by the FDA and already in use in 

some hospitals, detects elevated levels in the blood of a specific 

hormone. The hormone is released by the heart ventricles 

when pressure rises, signalling a failing heart. Congestive 

heart failure affects nearly 5 million Americans, with more than 

500,000 new cases each year. (July 2002) 

Smaller aneurysms best left alone 

Abdominal aortic aneurysms can be deadly if they rupture, 

but a VA study found it is better not to correct the problem with 

surgery unless the aneurysm exceeds a certain size. The hazards 

of surgery can be the greater threat unless the aneurysm 

is larger than 5.5 centimeters in diameter, according to findings 

published in the New England Journal of Medicine. The aorta 

is a major artery that delivers blood from the heart to internal 

organs in the lower part of the body. Aneurysms are bloodfilled 

bulges in the weakened wall of the aorta. (May 2002) 

New study promises safer 

hormone replacement therapy 

VA scientists and colleagues have identified a synthetic 

compound that reverses bone loss in mice without affecting the 

reproductive system, as does conventional hormone replacement 

therapy. Reporting in Science, the researchers were the 

first to demonstrate that synthetic hormones can build bone 

without harming reproductive organs. The finding may lead to 

new treatments to prevent osteoporosis for millions of men and 

women and lead to safer alternatives to hormone treatments 

that have recently been shown to present greater risks than 

previously thought. (October 2002) 

Changing bacteria produce 

persistent lung infections 

Populations of bacteria may be changing constantly in the 

lungs of patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disorder 

(COPD), which affect nearly 15 million people in the United 

States. VA doctors reported in The New England Journal of 

Medicine that the bacteria altered repeatedly over time, making it 

difficult for the body’s immune system to respond effectively. The 

findings may explain why patients develop recurring infections 

and may allow researchers to develop vaccines that can keep 

pace with the changing strains of bacteria. COPD is the fourth 

leading cause of death in the United States. (August 2002) 

Study questions widespread 

prescribing of diabetic footwear 

Medicare pays for therapeutic footwear for thousands of 

people with diabetes each year. But VA researchers and colleagues 

reported in the Journal of the American Medical 

Association that for many patients, ordinary good-quality shoes 

may work just as well to prevent foot ulcers. The study randomized 

patients with diabetes and a prior foot ulcer into three 

groups. One group wore extra-depth shoes with customized 

cork inserts. A second group wore therapeutic shoes with noncustom 

polyurethane inserts. The third group served as controls 

and wore their own shoes. After two years, ulcer rates 

were about the same in all three groups. The study did not 

include patients with special problems who may in fact benefit 

from custom-made footwear. (May 2002) 

Chief Consultant 

Geriatrics & Extended Care 

James F. Burris, M.D. 

Burgeoning Older Population a Major Driver 

in VA Health Care Design 

The veteran population is projected to decline from 24.3 to 

20 million between 2000 and 2010, but over the same time 

period those age 75 and older will increase from 4 to 4.5 million 

and those over 85 will triple to 1.3 million. These most vulnerable 

of our older veterans, particularly those over 85, are 

especially likely to require institutional long-term care and to 

need health care of all types. Also of importance is the fact that 

current VA patients are not only older in comparison to the 

general population, but they generally have lower incomes, 

lack health insurance, and are much more likely to be disabled 

and unable to work. 

The projected peak in the number of elderly veterans during 

the first decade of this century will occur approximately 20 

years in advance of that in the general U.S. population. Thus 

the current demographics of the veteran population are one of 

the major driving forces in the design of the VA health care 

system. The lessons learned from VA’s experience in delivering 

health care to the aging veteran population potentially will 

be of great importance to the entire nation. 

As the VA health care system has redefined itself in recent 

years as a “health care” system instead of a “hospital” system, 

VA’s approach to geriatrics and extended care has evolved 

from an institutionally-focused model to one that includes a 

continuum of home and community-based extended care services 

in addition to nursing home care. 

In its 1998 report, “VA Long Term Care at the Crossroads,” 

the Federal Advisory Committee on the Future of Long- 

Term Care in Va made 20 recommendations on the operation 

and future of VA long-term care services. These recommendations 

served as the foundation for VA’s national strategy to 

revitalize and reengineer long-term care services. A major recommendation 

was that VA expand home and communitybased 

care while retaining its three nursing home programs 

(VA, contract community, and State Home). VA is making 

progress on that strategy. Between 1997 and 2002, VA average 

daily census (ADC) in home and community-based care 

increased from 11,433 to 17,465. We have a budget performance 

measure that calls for an ambitious 22 percent increase 

in the number of veterans receiving home and communitybased 

care compared to FY 2002. We plan continued increases 

to achieve a level of 34,500 ADC in home and communitybased 

programs in FY 2006. We will expand both the services 

VA provides directly and those we purchase from affiliates and 

community partners. We will meet most of the new need for 

long-term care through home health care, adult day health 

care, respite, and homemaker/home health aide services. 

An innovative new model of care is VA’s Advances in 

Home-Based Primary Care for End of Life in Advancing 

Dementia (AHEAD) quality improvement project, which was initiated 

in 2001 and has involved 40 VA home-based primary 

care teams across the system. VA is exploring utilization of 

new technologies, such as telemedicine, to expand care of veterans 

in the home and other community settings. By using 

interactive technology to coordinate care and monitor veterans 

in the home environment, we can significantly reduce hospitalizations, 

emergency room visits and prescription drug requirements, 

while providing veterans with a more rewarding quality 

of life and greater functional independence. 

VA’s plans for long-term care include an integrated care 

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12 — THE QUAN


For Bataan Survivor, the Long Walk is Over 

The rifle salute from the seven men of Fullerton American 

Legion Post 367 — three thundering volleys — made us flinch. 

A bugler faced Joe Poster’s casket and played taps, then turned 

his back to Joe and played it again for the ceremonial echo. 

With that, we said our last goodbyes to a remarkable man. 

No one could have guessed at Joe’s heroic life from the 

simple obituary that ran in the newspaper. The sentence about 

his military service described him only as an Army veteran of 

World War II who received a bronze Star. 

He was much more than that. 

I got to know Joe early in 2002 after a good friend of his, 

the Rev. Edward McElduff, suggested I interview him about his 

war experiences. He’s a survivor of the Bataan Death March, 

Father said, and was a prisoner of the Japanese. 

The Death March was one of the most gruesome episodes 

of the war, but I knew little about it, only that it took place in the 

Philippines, where many American prisoners died when the 

Japanese forced them to talk a long way in the sun. 

It sounded like a whopping story: Lehigh Valley man 

remembers Bataan Death March 60 years later. 

And it matched the mission I’d taken on in 1998 to interview 

veterans and get their stories into the paper. I’ve been 

particularly interested in World War II vets, because we’re 

rapidly losing them. Each day, more than a thousand die. 

Much of what they saw and did is disappearing with them. 

I don’t want that to happen. 

Another of Joe’s friends, former Lehigh County Veterans 

Affairs Director Gene Salay, urged me to call him. Let the 

phone ring 15 times if you have to, Gene said, because Joe 

lives alone — his wife died three years earlier — and he has 

trouble getting around. 

Joe picked up after the 10th ring. He agreed to meet with me. 

I went to his home in Dorneyville with a tape recorder. He 

was 81, with a hawk nose and white hair combed straight back. 

His heart was weak, he said, and his legs and hands painfully 

swollen from the lingering effects of his captivity. He stooped 

when he stood. 

But Joe was sharp. He talked for three hours. He showed 

me the canteen and the Catholic prayer book he carried on the 

march, and the rosary Belgian nuns gave him while he slaved 

for the Japanese in the mountains of Luzon island. 

He never lost his composure while recounting the brutality 

of the guards and the miserable conditions he lived in. But his 

voice cracked and his eyes grew moist when he talked about 

how his own country had “sold out” the defenders on the 

Bataan peninsula, leaving them to surrender or die. 

I went back to see Joe once or twice a week for the next 

two months to make sure I had his story right, and also 

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England Journal of Medicine. The researchers found dramatic 

differences in the levels of “ghrelin,” a hormone secreted by the 

stomach, in blood samples from dieters and gastric-bypass 

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keep off the pounds permanently. (May 2002) 

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By David Venditta 

Of The Morning Call 

because he remembered more each time. But many of his 

memories were terrible and long repressed. Brought to the 

fore, they haunted him. 

Once, he was telling me about a wretched camp called 

Cabanatuan, and his words stopped abruptly. Some distant horror 

darkened his face and filled his eyes. He stared at me, but 

through me. I thought I was looking into his soul, and felt a chill. 

Another day, to lighten things up, I came to his door wearing 

a pith helmet like the one he wore on Bataan. It made him 

chuckle. I know I looked dumb in it. 

“I have something for you,” he said during yet another visit, 

and handed me a new book about Bataan, “Ghost Soldiers.” I 

thanked him and started to explain that ethics kept me from 

accepting it. But he cut me of sternly, raising his voice. 

“I’m not giving it to you because you’re doing a story on 

me. I’m giving it to you because you’re my friend!” 

That’s when I realized Joe was more than a story to me. 

In April 2002, his account of the Bataan Death March and 

his 3 1 ⁄2 years as a POW ran on Page 1 over two days. He was 

pleased, though readers’ comments like, “What you went 

through!” raised old demons in his mind. He told me months 

later, “Since that story was in, I can do no wrong.” 

When we chatted around Christmas, Joe said he had no 

complaints about his life, that he had lived longer than he ever 

thought he would. 

After that, his health began to fail. On May 30, the week 

after his 83rd birthday, he died. 

Father McElduff helped say the funeral Mass on 

Wednesday at St. Thomas More Church. The military ceremony 

followed at Cedar Hill Memorial Park on Airport Road. Then 

Joe was taken to lie beside his wife, Helen, at Forest Hills 

Memorial Park near Reading. 

I’m not writing about Joe now because he toughed out the 

Bataan Death March and horrid prison camps in the 

Philippines and Manchuria, or had a long and productive 

career at Mack Trucks, or helped fellow veterans for 20 years 

as a volunteer service officer at the VA Outpatient Clinic. 

I’m writing about Joe because I was honored to be his 

friend. 

Survivors: Brother, Edward of Pottstown, Montgomery 

County; sister, Eileen Kneafsey of West Chester, Chester 

County; nieces, nephews. 

Service Personnel 

World War II (1941-1945) 

Total Servicemembers (Worldwide) ......................... 16,112,566 

Battle Deaths................................................................. 291,557 

Other Deaths in Service (Non-Theater) ........................ 113,842 

Non-mortal Woundings ................................................. 671,846 

Living Veterans ......................................................... 4,762,000* 

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Message from the Chief Consultant 

(Continued from Page 11) 

management system that incorporates all of the patient’s clinical 

care needs; more care in home and community-based settings, 

when appropriate to the needs of the veteran; emphasis 

on research and educational initiatives that will improve delivery 

of services and outcomes for VA’s elderly veteran patients; 

and development of new models of care for diseases and conditions 

that are prevalent among elderly veterans. 

Marsha Goodwin, Geriatric Care Service Line, contributed 

to this column.

Officer’s Roster and Medical Officers 

THE QUAN Newsletter 

Mr. Joe Vater, Editor 

Robert Demetry 

33 Cherry Street #11C 

Warwick, N.Y. 10990 

May 26, 2003 

Dear Mr. Vater: 

I am a journalist living in southern New York State and 

have come into possession of part of a diary about Bataan & 

Corregidor in 1942. 

It is a handwritten diary of about 120 pages filled with 

memories and experiences during the war and complete with a 

hand-drawn map of Manila Bay and American vessels and 

their positions. 

One of the interesting entries is concerning American Naval 

personnel helping evacuate Philippine President Emmanuel 

Quezon and his staff and family from Corregidor as well as 

America’s High-Commissioner Francis B. Sayre and his family. 

The author of the diary was U.S. Naval Reserve Lt. (j.g.) 

F.R. Newell who was attached to the commissioned ship UNIT- 

ED STATES SHIP MARY ANNE (formerly called the AJAX). 

I am enclosing a listing from the officer’s diary listing the 

“Officer’s Roster & Medical Officers” mentioned in the memoirs. 

I would appreciate it if you could look over that list and 

possibly cross-reference it with your QUAN mailing list to see if 

any of these men are still alive. 

Other information is needed about the following vessels 

mentioned in the diary: 

1. “THE POTATO CRATE” — a torpedo boat commanded 

by Grover DeLong. 

2. “THE PIGEON” — a submarine salvage vessel in 

Manila Bay. 

3. “PERRY & FISHERIES II” — skippers were Jack 

Ferguson and George Petutz. 

4. PT-32 — its origination and its assignments in 1942. 

Pages also talk about the Bataan prisoners and the “Death 

March.” 

I am researching this from the ground up and hope that 

this could possibly turn into a story or article of some sort. 

Unfortunately I am from the old school and do not have 

access to the Internet or E-mail and rely solely on written correspondence 

and legwork research. 

Someone mentioned that there was a 1940’s movie made 

called “Back to Bataan” but have no other details. 

The diary also contains some photographs of American 

soldiers and their Japanese captors. 

I look forward to hearing from you. GOD BLESS AMERI- 

CA! 

Very truly yours, 

Robert J. Demetry 

Tel: 845-986-4704 

FAX: 845-987-2293 

Officer’s Roster: 

Name Rank & Org. Home Date of Birth 

Harrison, G.G.* Lt. Commander San Francisco, 

U.S. Naval Reserve California May 8, 1893 

Welch, J.L.* Lt. Coronado, 

U.S. Navy California July 15, 1901 

Raymond, F.L.* Lt. Amesbury, 

U.S. Naval Reserve Massachusetts July 27, 1899 

Garreti, W.K.* Lt. Manila, 

U.S. Naval Reserve Philippines Oct. 29, 1901 

Newell, F.R. Jr.*+ Lt. (j.g.) Brattleboro, 

U.S. Naval Reserve Vermont Mar. 28, 1915 

Hamilton, D.W. Jr.*Lt. (j.g.) Roswell, 

U.S. Navy New Mexico Jan. 27, 1917 

Plant, W.H.* Ensign Long Beach, 

U.S. Naval Reserve California Mar. 18, 1919 

Herbold, A.J.* 2nd Lt. St. Joseph, 

U.S. Army Missouri July 23, 1913 

Oster, J.C.* Chief Boatswain N. Vasselboro, 

U.S. Navy Maine Mar. 26, 1907 

MEDICAL OFFICERS: 

Artman, R.T.** Major (MC) Suffolk, 

U.S. Army Virginia Nov. 20, 1908 

Kornblum, M.H.** Captain (DC) St. Louis 

U.S. Army Missouri Dec. 3, 1909 

Bernstein, M.M.* Captain (MC) Chicago, 

U.S. Army Illinois Sep. 30, 1919 

* Arrived in Camp 9/1/42 

** Arrived in Camp 10/13/42 

+ Author of the diary 

EDITOR’S NOTE: If you can help this gentleman, 

please do so. 

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Battling Bastards of Bataan 

WWII Memorial Dedication 

Won’t you please join us for the dedication of the World 

War II Memorial to be held in Washington, DC, May 26-30, 

2004. We have 60 rooms for our use and the capability of serving 

150 people at our dinner. Therefore, we must limit those 

rooms to BBB members, first. When and if, such requests are 

filled we will then accept reservations from non-members. 

Rooms at the hotel are at the rate of $99.00 per night, (an 

exceptional value) plus taxes and reservations must be made 

directly to the hotel. 

For use to secure the rooms we must ask for a deposit of 

$62.00 to be mailed to the BBB at 10 North Church Street, 

Schenectady, NY 12305, as soon as possible. Checks are to 

be made out to the BBB. Deposits will be returned up to 60 

days before the event, March 26, 2004 for any cancellation. 

Costs for non-hotel expenses are expected at $132.00 per 

person. (In addition to the deposit of $62.00 the sum of $70.00 

will be collected at registration.) These charges are for those 

staying at the hotel and are for transportation for two days, a 

registration fee, a reception with an open bar and a hospitality 

room for two days and a dinner. Taxes are included in the 

amount of $132.00. Those contemplating staying fewer nights 

are still required to pay the amount of $132.00 per person. 

There are a number of requests to attend from people living 

or staying in Washington who do not require a hotel room. 

The price for this group is $102.00 per person which includes a 

registration fee, and an open bar at the reception and dinner 

with all taxes and gratuities included. For this group no transportation 

to the events is included. 

Plans are now in place by the WWII Memorial Committee 

to have a four day gathering of the veterans, May 27-30, 2004, 

on the Mall. On May 29, 2004 memorial services will be held in 

the National Cathedral and that afternoon will see the dedication 

ceremonies of the Memorial. For those with access to a 

computer you will find the program at www.wwiimemorial.com. 

For more details contact Richard M. Gorden at the North 

Church St. address. 


Sereno A. Alegre, Sr. 

Sereno A. Alegre, Sr., 84, a WWII 

Death March survivor, died on March 23, 

2003 in California. 

On September 1, 1941, Alegre was 

drafted in the Far East as a Corporal, 

USAFFE, by the then Col. MacArthur, 

USA. He was then a law student at the 

University of Santo Tomas College of Law. 

He saw action at the Lingayan Gulf. While 

attached to Co. A, 3rd Battalion, 22nd 

Infantry Div., he fought at Abucay, Bataan. 

He was captured on April 8, 1942 by the 

Japanese at Mt. Samat, Pangasinan, and 

became a POW at Camp O’Donnell, 

Tarlac. On contacting Malaria, he was 

hospitalized at the San Lazaro Hospital, 

Manila. He was provisionally released on 

June 23, 1943, by the Japanese Forces at 

Malacaniong, Manila, on the Pasig River. 

He then, on October 7, 1944, joined the 

underground spies under the 121st 

Infantry Battalion, under Capt. O’Day. He 

received land mines from U.S. submarines 

at Sabangan Beach, Ilocos Sur, 

on the South China Sea, Luzon. He was 

spot-promoted from Field sergeant to 1st 

lieutenant by Col. Volkman, USA. 

At Bessang Pass, Ilocos Sur, he fought 

and followed the retreating Japanese 

toward Mountain Province, for a distance 

of 99 kilometers. 

An honorable discharge terminated his 

military service in 1951, after which he 

became a lawyer, politician and Civil 

Servant at Banna, Ilocos Sur. On retirement 

as a senior citizen, he came to 

Oakland, CA. 

Memorial service was held at the 

Forest Lawn Mortuary, and he was buried 

at the Forest Lawn Memorial Park, 

Glendale, CA. 

Survivors are Wife Elefonte, brother 

Pastor S.S. Alegre, Jr., and several 

grandchildren and great-grandchildren. 

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Ken Bayley 

Ken Bayley, born November 11, 1921 

near Plainview, TX, died January 11, 

2003 having entered the hospital 

December 22 for brain tumor surgery. 

Ken enlisted in the National Guard in 

1938 and the Army in 1939 and retired a 

Captain in the Air Force in 1962. 

He is survived by his wife Bonnie; sons 

Eric and Charles; daughter Laura; numerous 

relatives, grandchildren and step 

grandchildren. It was suggested to me by 

other members that because Ken had 

been our faithful Chaplain for so many 

years that I send an AGOM bouquet to 

which I agreed and did. Bonnie thanks 

everyone for the kind words, cards and 

prayers. ———————— 

~ Deceased ~ 

Ann A. Bernatitus 

Ann A. Bernatitus, 91, a resident of 

Wesley Village, Jenkins Twp., passed 

away Monday, March 3, 2003 at the 

Wilkes Barre General Hospital. 

Born January 21, 1912 in Exeter, she 

was the daughter of the late Alexander 

and Margaret Adamaitis. She was a 

member of St. Casimir’s Church, Pittston. 

Ms. Bernatitus received her nurses training 

at the Wyoming Valley Homeopathic 

Hospital in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania. 

She joined the Navy in 1936. 

Ms. Bernatitus was appointed Ensign, 

Nurse Corps, U.S. Navy on September 

25, 1937. While on duty at the U.S. Naval 

Hospital in Canacao, Philippine Islands, 

she was evacuated to the Army Sternberg 

Hospital in Manila following the bombing 

to the Navy yard at Cavidt on December 

10, 1941. On December 24, 1941, as a 

member of the Navy surgical team #5, 

she joined the Army surgical units and 

was ordered to Camp Limay on the 

Bataan Peninsula to set up hospital #1. 

The hospital functioned until January 

23, 1942, when because of the front lines 

falling back she was ordered to evacuate 

and move to Little Baguio. The hospital 

was bombed twice, on March 30, 1942 

and April 7, 1942. Two days before the 

fall of Bataan April 8, 1942 all nurses 

including Ann were ordered to Corregidor, 

when on April 10, 1942 Bataan fell to the 

Japanese. On April 29, 1942, 20 Army 

nurses and 30 others were evacuated by 

two Navy PBYs. One civilian woman and 

12 Army-Navy officers were evacuated by 

the submarine USS Spearfish on May 3, 

1942. After 17 days, through enemy 

territory, the USS Spearfish arrived in 

Freemantle Australia, May 20, 1942. 

Ann returned to the USA in July of 1942 

where, following her return she was 

awarded the first Legion of Merit Medal 

based on her service as a nurse during 

the campaign in the Manila-Bataan 

Peninsula areas. 

On April 15, 1945, VJ Day, she was 

aboard the hospital ship USS Relief which 

participated in the invasion of Okinawa, 

evacuating the wounded to Saipan, Tinian 

and Guam. August 28, 1945 the USS 

Relief was ordered to proceed to Darien, 

Manchuria to evacuate prisoners of war 

held at Mukden. On September 11, 1945 

753 came aboard. September 12 the ship 

sailed for Okinawa, arriving September 

18th where the patients disembarked. 

September 16 the ship was underway at 

Taku, China arriving September 30 to provide 

medical facilities for the 1st Marine 

Division. Ann was assigned to occupation 

duty in China until October 14, 1945 when 

she received orders to evacuate patients 

to the USA. Ann arrived back in San 

Francisco, November 30, 1945. Ann 

retired April 1, 1959 as captain NC USN. 

She was a life member of the Bataan- 

Corregidor Association, The National 

Chapter of the DAV, St. Casimir’s Altar 

and Rosary Society. The Auxiliary of the 

Little Flower Manor-Wilkes-Barre, The 

Retired Officers Assoc., The Pocono 

Chapter of Retired Officers Assoc. She 

was former secretary of St. Casimir’s 

Church, and a member of the Pa. Quilters 

Club. She was preceded in death by her 

brothers and sisters Charles Bernatitus, 

Joseph Bernatitus, Constance (Joseph) 

Kanavich, Genevieve (David) Blond, mary 

Bernatitus, Thomas (Angela) Bernatitus, 

Alexander (Ruth) Bernatitus, Alberta 

(Russ) Allenbach. 

She is survived by sister Martha 

(Robert) Wright and many loving nieces 

and nephew. 

Special nieces are MaryAnn (David) 

Baxter and Judith (Hector) Bueno. 

Funeral services were held from the 

Frank A. Gubbiotti Funeral Home, 1030 

Wyoming Ave., Exeter with Mass of 

Christian Burial at St. Casimir’s Church, 

Pittston. 

Memorial donations may be made to 

The Disabled American Veterans 

Association or to Wyoming Area Catholic 

Schools. 

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Whitton Brill 

I regret to inform you that both my 

parents, Whitton and Audrey, have 

passed away. 

Please cancel their magazine. 

Thank you, 

Mary Brill 

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Arthur Floyd Carter 

Arthur, one of seven sons born to 

Joseph and Cornelia May (Layman) 

Carter on March 7, 1916, in Oak Grove, 

died April 17, 2003. 

His favorite color was green, and his 

special places were California and 

Arkansas. Arthur described himself as 

friendly and outgoing. His hobbies 

included hunting and fishing. His favorite 

food was Chinese. 

Arthur loved the song, “Sentimental 

Journey”, and the movie “Gone With The 

Wind”. He once worked as a double for 

the actor, Clark Gable. His heroes 

included General Robert E. Lee and 

General Wainwright. 

Arthur served our country with the 

United States Marine Corps during World 

War II and received The Bronze Star for 

valor when he was a prisoner of war 

during the Bataan Death March.

He was elected County Judge for 28 

years, and was noted for his compassion 

for youngsters and essentially forming the 

road department. He and his uncle, A.L. 

Carter, were instrumental in creating what 

is now Carroll Regional Medical Center. 

He served as a legislator and was also 

responsible for spearheading with others 

many improvements such as the county 

airport. In 1989, he was named top dairy 

producer in Carroll County. 

Arthur was a member of the First 

Presbyterian Church where he served as 

an elder, a member of rotary, a civil 

servant, and a volunteer at the Heritage 

Center and the Berryville Chamber of 

Commerce. 

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Albert J. Dains 

Albert Dains died Tuesday, January 23, 

2001, at Mercy Medical Center in 

Redding. 

Born March 2, 1916, in Council Grove, 

Kan., he moved to Shasta County in 1972 

from McKinleyville. 

He was a U.S. Marine Corps master 

sergeant and veteran of World War II and 

the Korean War, and a prisoner of war in 

Japan during World War II. 

Survivors include sons Jerry, Donald, 

Ronald, James and David; daughters 

Nancy Chesnick and Penny Malcolm; 

brothers Murt Bellus and Val; nine grandchildren 

and two great-grandchildren. 

Memorial contributions can be made to 

the World War II Veterans Memorial 

Fund, American Battle Commission, 

Attention: GR048, P.O. Box 96074, 

Washington, DC 20090-6074. 

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Coy Elmo Daugherty 

Coy Elmo Daugherty, 83, died on 

Sunday, February 23, 2003, at the Va 

Medical Center. Coy was born in Galax, 

Va. on January 27, 1920. He was preceded 

in death by his parents, Roby 

Monroe and Ollie Bolen Daugherty and 

his brother and sister-in-law, Clayton and 

Pauline Roberts Daugherty. He is survived 

by his wife of 57 years, Mildred 

Bane Daugherty and their children and 

spouses, Connie and Ronnie Polniak, 

Ann and Michael Marten, Don and Lisa 

Daugherty; Neil and Sandra Daugherty 

and Becky and Bill Fowler; ten grandchildren; 

four brothers and four sisters. 

On February 7, 1940, he enlisted in the 

U.S. Army and was stationed with Battery 

H Coast Artillery Battalion, Fort Mills, 

Corregidor, Philippine Islands. He was 

surrendered to the Japanese on May 6, 

1942, and spent three and one-half years 

as a POW. Ssgt. Daugherty was liberated 

on August 14, 1945, at Hosokura, Japan 

and was awarded the following medals: 

Bronze Star, Purple Heart, Prisoner of 

War, Army Good Conduct, American 

Defense, American Defense Foreign 

Service, Asiatic-Pacific Campaign, World 

War II Victory, Army Service Ribbon with 

one Bronze Star, Philippine Liberation 

Medal and Distinguished Unit Badge with 

two Bronze Oak Leaf Clusters. 

Coy was a life member of the American 

Defenders of Bataan and Corregidor, the 

American X-POWs, and the Disabled 

American Veterans. He was also a member 

of American Legion #3 and VFW Post 

#4318, Roanoke Valley Chapter of the 

American X-POWS, and a volunteer for 

sixteen years at the Salem VA Medical 

Center. 

Coy was a Charter Member of the Fort 

Lewis Fire Department and Rescue 

Squad. He spent over thirty years in the 

construction business around the 

Roanoke area. He was a member of 

Locust Grove United Methodist church for 

fifty-five years where he served as a 

Trustee, Sunday School teacher and 

Treasurer of the Church for many years. 

Funeral services were on Friday, 

February 28, 2003, at Locust Grove 

United Methodist Church. Interment was 

in Arlington National Cemetery with full 

military honors at a later date. 

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Joseph Crea 

U.S. Air Force Ret. Msgt. Joseph Crea, 

age 83, of 621 Arrow St., Parker, Fla., 

passed away Saturday, May 6, 2000, in a 

local hospital. He had been a resident of 

Bay County since 1964, coming here from 

Smyrna, Tenn. Mr. Crea served his country 

in the U.S. Army and U.S. Air Force for 

30 years during World War II and was a 

survivor of the Bataan Death March, and 

was a POW. He enjoyed stamp collecting 

and coin collecting, was a member of 

Masonic Lodge of Parker and was a 

member of Parker United Methodist 

Church. Mr. Crea is survived by two sons, 

Joseph W. Crea and John Thomas Crea 

III and wife Mary Elizabeth. He was preceded 

in death by his wife, Ellen Parker 

Crea. Graveside funeral services were 

held at 2 p.m., Wednesday, May 10, at 

Parker Cemetery with the Rev. Gary 

Daniels officiating. Interment followed with 

military honors conducted by Tyndall AFB 

and Masonic Rites conducted by Parker 

Lodge. 

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G.T. Davis 

My father, G.T. Davis, died on March 

23, 2003. He was a life member of the 

American Defenders of Bataan and 

Corregidor, Inc. His member number is 

1580. 

Thank you, 

Judith Reed 

401 Village Lane 

Wake Village, TX 75501 

903-831-4689 

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John Dunderdale 

My father, John Dunderdale, has been 

a member of the American Defenders of 

Bataan and Corregidor. He served in the 

U.S. Navy in that area during World War 

II. I’m sorry to inform you that my father 

died in November, 1989. I have been 

meaning to let you know, but somehow it 

keeps getting set aside. 

Sincerely, 

John Jeffrey Dunderdale 

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Rizalina Felicisimo 

Rizalina Raz Felicisimo was born at 

Banga, Aklan on the island of Panay, 

Philippines and died April 3, 2003 in 

California. 

After graduation from the Philippine 

General Hospital School of Nursing in 

1939, she stayed on at the hospital as a 

staff nurse. 

She married Dr. Bienvenido Alona, a 

member of the Philippine Army, who was 

a survivor of the Death March. On release 

as a POW, Dr. Alona died September 3, 

1944. 

Nurse Alona went to Okinawa as a U.S. 

Army nurse. There she married Lt. Jose 

Felicisimo, U.S. Army. 

She worked in 1959 at the Sunny Acres 

Hospital, Cleveland, Ohio, and later at 

West Los Angeles as a private nurse. 

Among her patients was Mary Pickford, 

Hedy Lamarr, Betty Grable and the 

former U.S. Secretary of Treasury, Ivy 

Baker. 

On retirement in 1984, she became 

active at the Ellinwood Malate Church, 

Manila. Her travels included the Far East 

and Israel. 

Memorial service was held April 12, 

2003 at the St. Peter By the Sea, at 

Rancho Palos Verde, CA. 

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John Galbraith Jr. 

Lt. Col. John M. Galbraith Jr., Ret., 82, 

of 128 Linda Ave., Panama City, passed 

away on Monday, Jan. 31, 2000 at a local 

hospital. He was born in Palmetto in 1917 

to Laura Harllee Galbraith and J.M. 

Galbraith Sr. He graduated from the 

University of Florida in 1938 with a B.S. in 

forestry (with honors). This was the first 

class of forestry offered. Upon graduation 

from college, he received a second lieutenant’s 

commission in the U.S. Army 

Reserve. He was stationed in the 

Philippines when World War II began. He 

served with the 1st Battalion, 57th 

Infantry, Philippine Division. He survived 

the Bataan Death March and 3 1 ⁄2 years in 

a Japanese prisoner of war camp. He 

retired from the U.S. Army in January 

1961 at Fort Sam Houston, Texas. He 

was baptized in the Church of Christ. He 

was a coordinator and lifetime member of 

The John Birch Society. He was adjutant 

and chaplain of the Hutchison-Poplawski 

Chapter of American Ex-Prisoners of 

War. He was predeceased by his wife, 

Laramine Dale Galbraith. He is survived 

by two children, John M. Galbraith, III (26 

years with the Gainesville Police 

Department) and his wife, Darlene L. 

Galbraith, and Janine G. Cosson and her 

husband, Larry R. Cosson (U.S. Army, 

Retired); three sisters: Cate Thompson, 

Rora Cox and Margaret Green; three 

grandchildren: Gil Cosson, Craig Cosson 

and Stephen Cosson; two great-grandchildren 

and many beloved nieces, 

nephews, great-nieces and greatnephews. 

Funeral services were held at 

10 a.m. in the Wilson Funeral Home 

Chapel on Friday, Feb. 4, 2000 with the 

Rev. Bruce Raley of First Baptist Church 

officiating. 

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Kermit Lay 

Capt. Kermit R. Lay, a retired and 

highly decorated Army veteran who 

survived the Bataan Death March and 3 1 ⁄2 

years in Japanese prisoner of war camps, 

died of heart failure at the Veterans 

Affairs Medical Center in Martinez. He 

was 87. 

Capt. Lay fought bravely during the 

four-month Japanese siege of the U.S. 

garrison on Corregidor, winning a field 

commission to second lieutenant in 

January 1942. In April, he rescued a pair 

of Filipino scouts under a rain of artillery 

fire, and 43 years later he was awarded 

the Gold Cross from the Philippine government 

in a San Francisco 

ceremony.But following the American surrender 

on April 9, 1942, Capt. Lay 

became a living witness to the brutality 

and atrocities of the Japanese Army during 

the 100-mile Bataan Death March. 

He survived that march, and his incarceration 

in the Japanese prison camps of 

O’Donnell and Cabanatuan in the 

Philippines and Tanagawa, Zentsuji and 

Roku Roshi in Japan. He was liberated on 

September 8, 1945. 

The U.S. medals he was awarded 

included the Silver Star, the nation’s third 

highest for bravery. He also received 

three Bronze Stars, two Purple Hearts for 

wounds and the POW Medal. The searing 

experience of Bataan left a deep impression 

on Capt. Lay, and he was 

haunted by memories throughout his life. 

He battled unsuccessfully, through a veterans 

group called American Defenders 

of Bataan and Corregidor, for former 

POW compensation from the Japanese 

government. 

Following the war, Capt. Lay remained 

in the Army, serving as an ROTC instructor 

at UC Berkeley, and in 1949 he ran an 

armored train during the Berlin Airlift. He 

retired from the Army in 1951. Subsequently 

he worked as a deputy sheriff in 

Fort Worth, Texas, and bodyguard and 

chauffeur for the chairman of Crocker 

Bank, in San Francisco. He was married 

to Virginia Paula Lay, who died in 1997. 

Capt. Lay was born in Altus, Okla., and 

enlisted in the Army in 1933. He was stationed 

in numerous locales, including the 

Philippines, before he mustered out of the 

14th U.S. Horse Calvary late in the 

1930s. But in August 1941, he rejoined as 

a private, expecting to serve in Utah. 

Instead, he was shipped out to the 

Philippines, just weeks before the 

Japanese attacked. 

He is survived by his son, Kermit Jr. 

and Lynn and three grandchildren, Daniel, 

Scott and Jason. Funeral services were 

held at the Scottish Rite Temple on 19th 

Avenue in San Francisco. Contributions 

may be made to the San Francisco 

Scottish Rite Center for Childhood 

Language Disorders, 2850 19th Ave., San 

Francisco 94132. 

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John Wilson Lee 

CEDAR CITY — John Wilson Lee, age 

81, passed away on Thursday, January 9, 

2003 at the Kolob Regional Medical 

Center in Cedar City, Utah. He was born 

in March 4, 1921 in Holmdel, NJ. He 

married Muriel Olive Young on April 23, 

1983 in Pompano Beach, FL. 

John served in World War II in the U.S. 

Navy. He was a life member of Free and 

Accepted Masons of the State of Utah, 

Franklin Albert Pike Lodge #12; VFW in 

Enoch; American Legion; American 

Defenders of Bataan and Corregidor. He 

was also a member of the Presbyterian 

Church. 

As his numerous friends will agree, 

Earth’s loss is Heaven’s gain. Please 

make donations to Best Friends Animal 

Sanctuary, Kanab, UT 84741-5000. 

He is survived by his wife, Muriel Lee, 

and children, Debbie Donahue, Robert 

Fleury, Richard Fleury, step sons, 3 

grandchildren, 2 nephews Jerry and 

Chuck Waienta. 

Memorial services were held January 

18, 2003 at the Community Presbyterian 

Church, 2279 N. Wedgewood Lane, 

Cedar City, UT. 

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Leoncco Lukingan 

Leoncco Lukingan died February 17, 

2003 at Baguio City, Philippines. 

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Frederico M. Mandapat 

Frederico M. Mandapat died at the age 

of 86 in Baguio City, Philippines on April 

14, 2003 from cancer. He was born on 

July 18, 1916 at San Carlos, Pangasinan. 

At the age of 32, in 1940, he was on 

the Philippines Team of the East 

Olympics in Tokyo, Japan, in the 400 

meter low hurdle, where he was one of 

the world’s best record holder of 0.54 

seconds, becoming the 7th throughout 

the world. 

When Bataan fell on April 9, 1942, he 

endured the Death March from Bataan to 

Camp O’Donnell, Pampanga, and to 

Capas, Tarlas. After WWII, he became an 

attorney, and a Police City Major in 

Baguio City, from which position he 

retired after 30 years. He leaves his wife 

Aerelian and ten children. 

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Garry Kundo 

Garry Go (Golofred) Kundo died March 

1, 2002 in Baguio City, Philippines. 

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John Massimino 

This is to inform you that John 

Massimino, 5543 104th Way, N. Seminole, 

FL 33772-7428 has been deceased since 

October 23, 2001. John was a survivor of 

the Bataan Death March and a life member 

of the American Defenders since 1983. 

Sincerely, 

Mrs. John Massimino 

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Ulpino Naredo 

Ulpino Naredo, 89, died February 14, 

2003 at the Regional Medical Center, San 

Jose, CA. He fought the Japanese 

invaders at Miagao, Iloilo, on the island of 

Panay, Philippines. He was a native of 

Agoo, Pangasinan on the Lingayan Gulf. 

During the Japanese invasion, he was a 

teacher by profession. 

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Walter P. Pankratz 

LUSTRE — Walter P. Pankratz, 83, of 

Lustre, passed away October 11, 2002, at 

Deaconess Hospital in Glasgow, from 

cancer. 

Walter was the son of Peter P. and 

Helena Falk Pankratz, born April 5, 1919, 

in Lustre. He grew up in Lustre and 

attended Bethel Lustre Church and went 

to the Grandview School for eight years. 

He joined the Army in 1941 and went to 

the Philippine Islands. After the war 

started, he was captured on Corregidor 

Island with General Jonathan Wainwright 

on May 6, 1942. He was taken to Bilibid 

Prison on the outskirts of Manila, and 

later removed to the infamous Camp 

O’Donnell. He was also at Cabanatuan 

Prison. He was liberated on February 4, 

1945, having been a POW for 33 months. 

Walter married Elizabeth Teichroew on 

May 27, 1949. They farmed and ranched 

in Lustre and Opheim. 

He enjoyed farming, traveling and POW 

reunions. 

Walter was preceded in death by his 

parents; one sister, Lydia; and brothers, 

Peter F., William, Londo, John, Henry and 

Richard. 

Survivors include his wife Elizabeth; six 

sons, Marvin (Colleen), Larry (Colleen), 

James (Grace), Kenneth (Lori), David 

(Donna) and Donald. Also surviving are 

nine grandchildren; one brother, Nick; and 

one sister, Helen Hall; and numerous 

nieces and nephews. 

Visitations were held from 1 to 8 p.m. 

Thursday, October 17, at the Clayton 

Memorial Chapel in Wolf Point. 

Funeral services were held at 10:30 

a.m., Friday, October 18, at the Lustre 

EMB Church, with pastor John Skillman 

officiating. Interment was in the Bethel 

Lustre Cemetery. 

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Daniel Hardin Nugent 

Mr. Daniel Hardin “Little Dan” Nugent, 

age 78, of 6125 Boatrace Road, 

Callaway, Fla., died Thursday, May 13, 

1999 at a local hospital. He had been a 

resident of the area since 1987 coming 

here from Clarksville, Tenn. Mr. Nugent 

served his country in the U.S. Army for 20 

years. He served during World War II with 

the 192nd Tank Battalion based in Fort 

Knox. He landed in the Philippines on 

Thanksgiving Day in 1941 and was sent 

to Leizon (Bataan) and was captured in 

1942. He was a member of the Bataan 

Death March and sent to Camp O’Donnell 

in 1942, Camp Tarlac in 1942, Karenko in 

1942-43, Taiwan in 1943, Sherakewaya 

from 1943-1944, then to Mukden, 

Manchuria, and was liberated by the 

Russians in 1945. Mr. Nugent was a 

member of the first Baptist Church of 

Panama City Beach. He was a Master 

Mason and member of Lodge 177 in 

Clarksville, Tenn.; a member of the West 

Kentucky Consistory in Madisonville, Ky., 

and a member of the Sojourners in 

Clarksville, Tenn. He was a Kentucky 

Colonel, and a member of the Hutchison- 

Poplawski Chapter of the American Ex- 

POW’s. He was in the carpet business for 

20 years in Clarksville, Tenn. Mr. Nugent 

is survived by his wife of 43 years, Ruth 

Nugent; a daughter, Debra Dee Nugent; a 

sister, Mary Edna Flake; and a brother, 

James Nugent. Funeral services were 

held at 2 p.m., Monday, May 17 at Kent- 

Forest Lawn Funeral Home Chapel with 

the Rev. Jerry Weaver officiating. 

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Joseph T. Poster 

Joseph T. Poster, 83, of Allentown, 

died May 30 in Lehigh Valley Hospital, 

Salisbury Township. He was the husband 

of the late Helen (Pawkewicz) Poster. 

He was a manager in the engineering 

department of Mack Trucks Inc., 

Allentown, before retiring in 1983. Afer 

retiring, he was a volunteer claims service 

oficer for the Veterans Administration, 

Allentown. 

Born in Thompsonville, Conn., he was 

a son of the late John and Anna 

(Ondercin) Poster. 

He was a member of St. Thomas More 

Catholic Church, Salisbury Township. 

He was an Army veteran of World War 

II and received a Bronze Star. 

He was a past national commander of 

the American Defenders of the Bataan 

and Corregidor and a member of the 

Honorary First Defenders, American 

Legion, and Chapel of the Four 

Chaplains, Philadelphia. 

Survivors: Brother, Edward of 

Potstown, Montgomery County; sister, 

Eileen Kneafsey of West Chester, 

Chester County; nieces, nephews. 

Services: 11 a.m. Wednesday in the 

church. Visitation was 10-11 a.m. 

Wednesday in the church. Arrangements 

were by Weber Funeral Home, 1619 

Hamilton St., Allentown. 

Contributions: St. Thomas More 

Catholic School. 

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Frank Edward Riley 

Frank Edward Riley, Captain, U.S. 

Army, Ret., and Bataan Death March survivor, 

84, of Palm Springs, Florida, 

passed away very early on May 2, 2003 

at his residence. Captain Riley was born 

June 13, 1918 in St. Joseph, Missouri, 

where, after high school, he joined the 

National Guard, ultimately receiving a 

direct commission as Second Lieutenant. 

Posted to the Philippines in 1941, he 

commanded a hard-fighting tank platoon 

in the defense of Bataan. After making 

the infamous Death March, he spent 44 

months in Japanese internment, surviving 

three Allied attacks on prison ships before 

being freed in Manchuria at war’s end. 

After WWII he helped train armored units 

at Ft. Knox, served as commandant of 

Camp Yokohama, became a counterintelligence 

agent during the Korean 

Conflict, served on the U.N. Military 

Armistice Commission in the Demilitarized 

Zone, and spent a final duty tour at a 

missile base in Vicenza, Italy. Among his 

numerous decorations were the Purple 

Heart and the Bronze Star. He retired 

from the Army in 1961, after 24 years of 

military service. 

Moving to Florida, he worked in West 

Palm Beach for Butler Aviation Company 

before joining Palm Beach County administration. 

In 1982 he retired as Assistant 

Purchasing Director for the County, a 

position he held for 10 years. 

He was preceded in death by his 

parents, John C. Riley, Sr. and Cora 

Frances Riley (nee Grooms); his sister, 

Helen Frances Zebelean; his brother, 

John C. Riley, Jr.; as well as his nephew, 

John C. Riley III and an infant daughter, 

Cheryl Ann Riley. 

He is survived by his wife of 63 years, 

Lyla Pauline Riley; his daughter, Sandra 

Riley Fittinghoff and her husband 

Nicholas. Also surviving are his married 

grandchildren, Catherine M.F. Lohmann 

(Kenneth); Stephen N. Fittinghoff (Leslie); 

and David N. Fittinghoff (Lisa); as well as 

a nephew, Richard Zebelean; and a 

niece, Susan Wagner; four great-granddaughters, 

and a great-grandson. He was 

pleased to count among his descendents 

and their spouses four Doctors of 

Philosophy and a Doctor of Medicine. 

Visitation was Sunday, May 4 at 

Dorsey-E. Earl Smith Memory Gardens 

Funeral Home. Funeral service was 

conducted and a graveside service on 

Monday, May 5. Donations to the Hospice 

of Palm Beach County, 5300 East 

Avenue, West Palm Beach, FL 33407 

would be appreciated. 

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William Richey 

Please note that my husband, William 

Richey, died May 18, 2003. 

Molly Richey 

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Emory Charles Schlick 

Emory Charles Schlick, of Boulder, died 

of natural causes on Tuesday, December 

3, 2002, in Boulder. He was 97. 

Born October 30, 1905, in Omaha, 

Neb., he was the son of Charles E. 

Schlick and Mabel Louise Johnson 

Schlick. 

He served in the Army during World 

War II, was captured on April 9, 1942, 

and was sent to the O’Donnell Prison 

Camp in the Philippines as a prisoner of 

war, then to a Mukden, Manchuria camp. 

He was liberated on August 19, 1945. He 

is listed among the participants of the 

Death March. 

Mr. Schlick moved to Boulder in 1997 

from Pinecliffe. 

He was employed as a tile setter for 

Denver Mantle and Tile until he retired in 

1970. He then co-opened a sign painting 

business in Denver. 

Mr. Schlick was a member of the 

Central City Masonic Lodge, where he 

served as Knight Templar, a member of 

Black Hawk Masonic Lodge and the 

Order of the Eastern Star, Central City. 

His family has a photo of him skiing 

from the house to the mailbox and back, 

at the age of 90. “He will be missed by his 

numerous nieces and nephews, grandnieces 

and -nephews and his close friend, 

Ruth Thompson of Denver,” his family 

said. 

Survivors include two sisters, Cecelia 

Tregay and Lorraine Plass. 

Visitation was from 4 to 7 p.m. at Howe 

Mortuary, 2121 11th St., Boulder. 

A Masonic graveside service was at 

2 p.m. at Mountain View Memorial Park, 

3016 Kalmia Ave., Boulder, with military 

committal. 

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Jim Schoen 

Jim Schoen, age 86, died at 7 a.m. on 

November 11, 2002 from a severe stroke 

or heart attack in a Reno hospital and 

was interred at the Firnly, Nevada Military 

Cemetery on November 18, 2002. 

Jim is survived by his wife Mary Lou, 

son James and daughters Linda, Maggie 

and Debie. Mary Lou said Jim had asked 

the nurse what day it was and she told 

him November 11, Veterans Day, and Jim 

replied “this would be a good day to die”, 

and he did. Mary Lou thanks everyone for 

the cards and prayers. 

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Robert E. Stahl, Sr. 

Robert Edward Stahl Sr., who spent 16 

months during World War II organizing 

coast watchers and guerrilla resistance in 

the Japanese-held Philippine Islands and 

wrote two books about that period, died of 

cancer at Gilchrist Center for Hospice 

Care. He was 82. 

Born in Shamokin, Pa., Mr. Stahl grew 

up during the Depression and moved to 

Baltimore in 1938, after graduating from 

high school, to work at the Goodyear Tire 

store on Mount Royal Avenue. 

He enlisted in the Army after the attack 

on Pearl Harbor, and was sent to 

Australia in the signal corps after he 

learned cryptology, according to his son, 

Robert E. Stahl Jr. of Baltimore. 

“He would decode messages and take 

them to Gen. (Douglas) MacArthur, Allied 

commander in the Pacific,” his son said. 

After it was found that valuable information 

could be gathered about Japanese 

activities in the Philippines with the aid of 

signals and codes, Mr. Stahl was taken 

there by submarine in 1943. 

Although he originally was to stay three 

months, he stayed 16 months, organizing 

hidden groups of U.S. servicemen, 

stranded civilians and Philippine partisans. 

He left, swimming offshore to meet 

a Navy plane sent to get him, just before 

General MacArthur fulfilled his famous 

promise to return. 

He was discharged as a captain and 

received a Bronze Star. 

“When I was a kid, he never encouraged 

me as far as war or guns were concerned,” 

his son said. 

But using old diaries, research and 

interviews with surviving Philippine veterans, 

Mr. Stahl wrote two books during the 

past few years, titled You’re No good to 

Me Dead, which he said were General 

MacArthur’s words to him before he was 

sent to the Philippines, and Fugitives – 

Evading and Escaping the Japanese, the 

story of the men he worked with. 

Mr. Stahl had met his future wife, the 

former Ruth Molin, at Knoebel’s Grove 

swim club near their hometown in 1941. 

He told a friend, “that’s the girl I’m going 

to marry,” his wife said. 

They married in 1945 and while she 

taught school, he went to college, earning 

a degree in civil engineering from Lehigh 

University in Bethlehem, Pa. 

A series of engineering jobs included 

work on the Fort McHenry Tunnel and the 

Russell Street viaduct in Baltimore. The 

couple moved to the city in 1955. Years 

later, he became vice president of 

McFarland-Johnson Engineers, Inc. After 

retirement, he went into the home 

improvement business with his son. 

An active Mason, he belonged to 

Boumi Temple, and was a member of the 

Engineers Club of Baltimore and many 

professional societies. He was also 

president of the Anneslie Community 

Association from 1967 to 1969. 

He learned to fly airplanes, and liked 

music, gardening, swimming and photography. 

He drove his motor home 250,000 

miles across the United States and 

Canada, and was a volunteer at the 

Hampton National Historical Site. 

A memorial service was held at 10 a.m. 

February 8 at Trinity Episcopal Church, 

120 Allegheny Ave., in Towson, where he 

was a member and sang in the choir. 

In addition to his wife and son, he is 

survived by a daughter, Deborah A. Stahl; 

two sisters, Miriam Cordell and Betty 

Wiest; a brother, Jack Stahl and two 

grandchildren. A daughter, Holly Ruth, 

died at age 6 in 1963. 

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Milton H. Strouse 

Milton H. “Milt” Strouse died on March 

28, 2003. He was born January 28, 1916. 

A service with military honors was held 

at 3 p.m. on Monday, April 7, 2003 at Fort 

Rosecrans National Cemetery, San 

Diego, California. Officiating at the service 

were Pastor Steven Locke and the United 

States Navy Honor Guard. 

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Regis Mart Theriac 

Regis Mart Theriac, 84, 3478 E. Meier 

Circle, died at 7:01 a.m. on Friday, 

February 28, 2003, at Good Samaritan 

Hospital. 

Born November 13, 1918, in Knox 

County, he was the son of Guy and 

Yodus (Coleman) Theriac. 

He was a retired machinist operator at 

the Crane Naval Depot. He enjoyed an 

extensive hobby of woodworking. 

He was a member of St. John Lutheran 

Church, American Legion, Veterans of 

Foreign Wars and the American 

Defenders of Bataan and Corregidor. 

Survivors include his wife, Fern L. 

Baker, whom he married June 17, 1947, 

in Denver, Colo.; two sons, Warren 

(Joyce) Theriac and Tim (Lane) Theriac; 

a grandson, Regis W. Theriac; four 

brothers, Jesse Theriac, Wallace Theriac, 

Andrew Theriac and Charlie Theriac; and 

five sisters, Norma Theriac, Wanda 

Theriac, Cinda Theriac, Barbara McCrary 

and Pearl Wagner. 

He was preceded in death by his 

parents, a brother, a sister and a 

granddaughter. 

Theriac served in the U.S. Army from 

January 1941 to February 1947. 

In 1941, he enlisted in the Army and 

was assigned to the 17th Ordnance 

Company at Fort Knox, Ky. The unit was 

attached to the 192nd Tank Battalion and 

was sent overseas in September 1941 to 

the Philippine Islands, where they 

assisted that country from Japanese 

invasion. 

On April 9, 1942, U.S. forces were surrendered 

on Bataan. American and 

Filipino soldiers were forced to march 75

miles without food, water or medical 

attention in hot tropical climate. 

About 1,200 troops died on the 

infamous “Death March.” From the 

Philippines, Theriac was transported in a 

“hell ship” to Mukden, Manchuria, and 

was forced to work as slave labor for the 

Japanese. He was liberated after 42 

months in a prisoner-of-war camp. 

He spent two and a half years in a hospital 

for tuberculosis, due to the Death 

March, before being discharged with the 

rank of staff sergeant. 

Theriac received a distinguished unit 

citation with two Oak Leaf Clusters, a 

Bronze Star, the Philippine Defense 

Ribbon, Good Conduct Medal, Asiatic 

Pacific Service Medal, World War II 

Victory Medal and American Theater 

Medal. 

Visitation was at Goodwin Funeral 

Home from 2 to 8 p.m. 

The funeral was conducted at 11 a.m. 

at St. John Lutheran Church with Pastor 

Nathan Rastl officiating. Burial was in 

Memorial Park Cemetery, with military 

honors given by the American Legion- 

Veterans of Foreign Wars firing squad. 

Regis always had a twinkle in his eye, a 

smile on his face and would do anything 

for anyone. He was well liked by all who 

knew him. 

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Wendell D. Thompson 

I am writing to tell you that my husband, 

Lt. Cmdr. Wendell D. Thompson, Ret., 

died on February 12, 2003. He was on 

Bataan and Corregidor and was a prisoner 

of war for 33 months at Cabanatuan 

#1. He was a life member of American 

Ex-POWs and also a life member of 

American Defenders of Bataan and 

Corregidor. He was a Mason and a member 

of the Church of Christ. 

Burial was private at the Masonic 

Memorial Park in Tumwater, Wa. There 

was a memorial service at the Church of 

Christ. 

He is survived by his wife of 57 years, 

Mary Helen; two sons and four 

grandsons. 

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Bio of Edward E. Thomas 

Born: Knox, Indiana on May 3, 1920 

Raised: in Grand Rapids, Michigan 

Graduated: 1939, enjoyed sports greatly 

Military: joined Army in ’39 and shipped 

out in ’40 

Assigned: telephone construction in 

Philippines 

Captured: by Japanese in April ’42 

Marched: on Bataan Death March same 

time 

Interned: Cabanatuan Prison Camp 

Endured: diphtheria, beriberi, malaria 

Silenced: 2 years before his mother knew 

he was alive 

Rescued: January 30, ’45 by Sixth Rangers 

Fell: for his Sweetheart, Dorothy Parkinson 

from Grand Rapids 

Married: September 21, 1945 in San 

Francisco 

Loved: her then and loves her still 

Returned: to hometown to build a new life 

together 

Worked: as a policeman, then began a 

new business 

Hot and Cold: a heating and cooling 

business from ground up 

Helped birth: ’46 his family of son Michael 

Edward and in ’48 and ’50, two daughters, 

Deborah Jane and Karen Adele 

Fostered: two special other children, 

Patty, 16 and Patrick, 9 

Built: with Dorothy their nearby house at 

10 Garland Street and a summer 

cottage on cozy Michigan Lake 

Covered: took in Grandpa Parkinson to 

live with us 21 years 

Joined: local Methodist Church and 

served as a lay leader 

Moved: to Arizona for daughter Deb’s 

health in March ’60 

Health Trial: heart attack, age 40 and God 

spared him 

Found: Christ Church United Methodist 

and joined it 

Served: as lay leader again 

Joined: mens prayer group which 

changed his life 

Awoke: came into a personal relationship 

with the Lord Jesus 

Employed: at Riteway Ventilating, fulltime 

job for several years 

Traded: laid down his regular job and 

went into ministry 

Ordained: as a deacon for Methodist 

church 1968 

Pastored: two times for both Patagonia 

and Bisbee churches from 1968-1979 

Generationed: became a grandfather and 

a great-grandfather 

Retired: in 1979 and went on to volunteer 

in mission work 

Life spared three times more: a serious 

car accident in 1967, triple bi-pass 

1995, major back surgery 1999 

Member of: American Defenders of 

Bataan and Corregidor, American 

ex-POW, VFW, and DAV 

Authored: two books, “As I Remember” 

(World War II chronicle) and “As I 

Remember Uncle Frank” and featured 

as one of four biographied ex-prisoners 

in Hamptom Sides best-seller, “Ghost 

Soldiers” 

Taken: April 11, 2003 to Heaven, age 82 

Remembered as; loving, caring, kind, witty, 

talkative, smart and wise, playful, punctual, 

generous, proud, encourager, 

social, committed, hard-working, 

devoted, tender, opinionated, frugal, 

affectionate, sharp memory, pro-active 

at prayer, self-sacrificing, long-suffering, 

courageous Christian 

Survived by: wife Dorothy, son (Michael 

(Jane), daughters Debbie (Terry) and 

Karen (Don), six grandchildren, four 

great-grandchildren and a myriad of 

precious friends 

Marked by his: unquenched love of family 

and for His Lord 

Favorite scriptures: Psalm 34 and 

Philippians 2:1-11, though there were 

many others 

Frequent expression of happiness: 

“Super!”, “Praise the Lord!” and “Amen!” 

Motto he lived by: “Just try to live each 

day, take only what I send your way.” 

Missed: Forever and always, but all who 

love and follow Jesus will see him 

again! ———————— 

Woodrow Wilson Walden 

CLAYTON, Ga. - Woodrow “Woody” 

Walden, 88, of Clayton died Sunday, 

March 9, 2003, in Lanire Park Hospital in 

Gainesville. 

Born in Tampa, Fla., he had spent most 

of his life in Florida and in Clayton. He 

was a U.S. Army veteran during World 

War II and was a survivor of the Bataan 

Death March. He was of the Baptist faith. 

Surviving are widow, Montine Walden 

of the home. 

He was the son of the late Egbert and 

Daisy Hooker Walden. 

Graveside services were at the Roane 

Cemetery with the Rev. Melvin Charles 

officiating. There were full military honors 

and no formal visitation. The body lied in 

state after 2 p.m. Monday, March 10 until 

4 p.m. Wednesday, March 12. 

Hunter Funeral Home was in charge of 

arrangements. 

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Alfred J. Zangrillo 

Alfred J. Zangrillo, age 85, passed 

away in his home in Boca Raton, Florida 

on November 4, 2002, following a long 

struggle with cancer. He is survived by his 

wife, Anna, of the family home. He is also 

survived by two sons, Michael and 

Richard and five grandchildren. He was a 

WWII veteran, serving on Bataan, in the 

Philippines in the early days of the war. 

He was a prisoner of war of the Japanese 

for nearly three years. Burial was in the 

Boca Raton Mausoleum with full military 

honors. 

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T.J. Watkins 

Thomas Jefferson Watkins, or Melvin 

Archbold in the Philippines, of 862 Walker 

Drive, Walker Lake, NV 89415 passed 

away last January 8. 

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Homer Wright 

Homer Wright died on February 1, 

2003. Homer earned 2 Silver Stars and 4 

Bronze Stars in 2 wars. He was a member 

of the Citadel’s “Lost Class” that 

resigned en masse in 1944 to enlist in the 

Army. Commissioned through OCS, he 


served with the 6th Armored Division in 

World War II where he earned his first 

Silver Star for single-handedly manning a 

60mm mortar under enemy fire and 

putting a round right in the hatch of a 

German tank. Following in the footsteps 

of his father, Colonel Robert 

Wright, who commanded B Company 

31st Infantry in Manila and Shanghai, 

Homer commanded K Company of the 

regiment. He earned his second Silver 

Star while leading an attack on a hill in 

central Korea in 1951. He single-handedly 

eliminated a machine gun that had his 

company pinned down and then led his 

men by example to take the hill. After 

retiring from the Army in 1964, Homer 

earned an MA degree at Trinity University, 

taught school in Connecticut, and 

traveled extensively in the Middle East to 

develop material for lectures on biblical 

and ancient history. He is interred with his 

father at Arlington National Cemetery. 

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Virginia Rowland 

Virginia Rowland, age 84, of Westerville, 

passed away Thursday, January 2, 

2003 at Manor Care Nursing Center. She 

retired from Westerville Farmers 

Exchange and Otterbein College. Virginia 

was a member of the O’Club. 

She is survived by a loving husband, 

John E.; son, David (Karen) Rowland; 

daughter, Diane (Charles) Penry; 4 grandchildren 

and numerous other relatives. 

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Margarett M. Villarin 

Margarett M. Villarin, Life Member 

#1315 (Assoc.) of ADBC, passed away 

on May 24, 2003, at a Long Beach, CA 

hospital, at age 88. Survivors are her 

husband, Mariano (Mario), author of “We 

Remember Bataan and Corregidor,” three 

children and two grandchildren. 

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Quans Returned 

Deceased 

G.T. Davis 

Rt. #2 Box 56 

de Kalb, TX 75559-9606 

Austin NM. Murdock 

13737 15th Ave. NE Apt. B8 

Seattle, WA 98125 

Foy E. Pribble 

2233 Cheyenne Drive 

Santa Rosa, CA 95405-8014 

T.J. Watkins 

862 Walker Drive 

Walker Lake, NV 89415-9644 

Woodrow W. Walden 

6510 River Blvd. 

Tampa, FL 33604-6028 

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The U.S. Army and the Lewis & Clark Expedition: 1803-2003 

With the election of Thomas Jefferson to the presidency in 1800, the Army received close attention. Contrary to popular opinion, 

Jefferson increased the size of the army, expanded its role to include building of the nation, reformed its leadership, established 

the United States Military Academy at West Point, New York (1802), and paid particular attention to military affairs along the frontier. 

The United States Army in 1802 was organized under the Military Peace Establishment of March 16, 1802. This organization 

allowed for two regiments of infantry, one regiment of artillery, a small corps of engineers, and the general staff — a total of 3,287 

officers and men. All three line regiments were represented on the Lewis and Clark Expedition. 

Perhaps the greatest achievement of the Army during the Jefferson administration was the famous Lewis and Clark 

Expedition. From the summer of 1803 to the fall of 1806, the Expedition was an Army endeavor, officially called the “Corps of 

Volunteers for North Western Discovery.” It led Americans across the breadth of the vast continent for the first time. Its scientific 

agenda brought back invaluable information about flora, fauna, hydrology, and geography. Its benign intent resulted in peaceful commerce 

with Indians encountered en route. The Expedition was, all things considered, a magnificent example of America’s potential 

for progress and creative good. 

On the bridge of the USAT Grant enroute to Manila, July 1940: Six of the “Angels”. L-R front row: The Ship’s Surgeon, 

Madeline, Ship’s Captain and First Mate, and Ethel Thor. L-R back row: Juanita Redmond, Sue Downing, Adele Foreman 

and Clara Mueller. Redmond and Downing were evacuated. The other four were taken prisoners on Corregidor and were 

interned at Santo Tomas in Manila.

WWII Philippines Today 

Bombs Six Decades Later 

Capiz, a Province on the island of Panay, Philippines, was 

a battleground against the Japanese invaders. Their unexploded 

WWII vintage bombs are frequently found. 

After WWII, a 1,000 hectare miliary reservation was established 

at Jamindan, Capiz. Here, at Ft. San Pedro, two WWII 

bombs were found while planting fruit trees on 1-8-03. One 

1,000 pound bomb measured 19 cm in width. The other was a 

200# bomb. 

The bomb finders pounded the rusty bombs with metal, 

but the bombs did not explode. A Philippine Army Detachment 

detonated the bombs. 

******** 

The Province of Benguet, in northern Luzon, where this 

writer lives in Baguio City, was the area in Tublay where in May 

2002, four boxes of square and cylindrical WWII vintage explosives 

were dug up by farmers and construction workers. The 

bombs measured 5x5x2.5 cm, and had a yellowish green color. 

The cylinders measured 10 cm long and 2.5 cm in diameter. 

The explosives were of the rapidly detonating variety. 

There were 320 pieces of the square explosives, and a number 

of other cylindrical bombs. 

The area was used by the retreating Japanese soldiers in 

their garrison during WWII. Also found in the area last year was 

a 250 kg missile that may have been dropped by war planes. 

******** 

At the runway of the Manila Domestic Airport, a WWII vin- 

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tage shell was uncovered on 4-17-03 at the drainage system, 

about five feet below ground level. The Japanese bomb measured 

3’7” long and 32” in diameter. Luckily, no pressure was 

exerted on the bomb, thus avoiding an explosion. 

******** 

At the Philippine Court of Appeals Building, Ermita, a 

WWII artillery shell, was unearthed by construction workers on 

4-15-03. When accidentally nudged by the hoe,, the shell emitted 

a thick white smoke. The hoe operator doused the shell 

with water. 

The Western Police District removed the contact fuse from 

the shell and hauled the explosive away. 

******** 

Tarlac City where Capas POW Camp O’Donnell is located, 

was the scene where WWII vintage explosives were found 

recently. 

The MacArthur Highway today runs north-south through 

Tarlac. This is where a pipeline was being dug when a 107 mm 

Howitzer bomb was found. Bomb disposal experts from the 

Philippine Army said the bomb was still explosive and deadly. 

******** 

Yet another WWII bomb was found on 5-14-03 at the 

same previous location at the Court of Appeals Compound in 

Ermita. The potentially dangerous unexploded bomb was a 

555 mm. The Western Police District carried off the bomb. 

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How Do You Say Goodbye? 

How can you say goodbye to a buddy you have 

known for the last 62 years? Joe Poster was a friend, a 

buddy, a good soldier, a gentleman, a person you could 

rely on, a person you wanted to be around. 

Joe wasn’t much for publicity, but he knew how to 

get things done and do them properly. He was permanent 

secretary of our Investment Fund and provided the 

ADBC a return on its investments. Through all these bad 

years, he served as chairman of the Nomination 

Committee. 

He also arranged the tri-state chapter meetings in 

Lancaster, PA. Joe passed away with his family present. 

He just slipped away, the way all of us hope to go. So 

long buddy. 

Joe Vater

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