Welcome to the Blog
Thanks for visiting the blog site for my book, The Battle of Buffalo Wallow. This is a very personal story for me. Many years after…
The Story of the 44th General Hospital in World War II - Leyte Philippines
Welcome to the Blog
Thanks for visiting the blog site for my book, The Battle of Buffalo Wallow. This is a very personal story for me. Many years after…
The Special Meaning of a Christmas Gift
Some 50 years later, I discovered the special meaning behind the gift I received from my WWII veteran father.
The 44th General Hospital Honored
The 44th General Hospital will be honored at the OCS Memorial Walk at Ft. Benning, GA. A large granite dedication block will recognize their character…
Army Nurses in World War II
The U.S. Army Nurse Corps (ANC) was established in 1901 as a permanent corps within the U.S. Army Medical Department. Although, prior to the formal…
The 44th General Hospital
The 44th General Hospital was formally approved by the Surgeon General of the Army on November 27, 1940. The SGA had sent an invitation to…
Filipino Resistance in WW II
The combined American-Filipino army was swiftly defeated in the Battle of Bataan and the Battle of Corregidor in April of 1942. But Filipino resistance against…
The Liberation of the Philippines
The invasion of the Philippines started on December 8, 1941, just ten hours after the attack on Pearl Harbor. U.S. General Douglas MacArthur, then in…
The Japanese Paratrooper Attack on Leyte
One of the dramatic stories my Dad told me was of Japanese paratroopers dropping on the hospital perimeter during daylight hours on December 6th, 1944. In this post I’ll highlight some of the images and references that tell of this unique and fascinating part of the Pacific War.
Tips for Researching a Veteran's War Service
The relatives of other veterans have told me, that unlike my Dad, many of their relative’s didn’t talk about their World War II experience. Consequently,…
Our Father's World War II Story
There were many rewarding things about writing the book, The Battle of Buffalo Wallow. In particular, was my opportunity to connect with sons and daughters…
The Japanese Occupation of the Philippines
The Japanese occupation of the Philippines began soon after they invaded the island chain in December of 1941. Subsequently it would last for three brutal…