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The Battling Bastards of Bataan

Andersonville, Georgia.
“…The Bataan garrison was destroyed due to its dreadful handicaps, but no army in history more thoroughly accomplished its mission…” General of the Army Douglas MacArthur.

“This bronze is presented to the Andersonville National Historic Site by the “Battling Bastards of Bataan,” an organization comprised of the survivors of the battle for Bataan, 02 Jan.-9 April 1942, the subsequent “Death March,” The “Hell Ships” and imprisonment as prisoners of war of the Japanese. It is to serve as a reminder that the precepts of courage, devotion to duty and sacrifice have not and will not become outmoded.” 09 April 1998.

(War, World II) Includes location, directions, 3 photos, GPS coordinates, map.



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