How POW John Burk Miraculously Escaped Execution in WW2
Forced by Japanese soldiers to dig his own grave, US sailor John Burk’s past came back to save him during his incarceration during WW2 in The Philippines
Life sketches of American soldiers, sailors, and other servicemen who were Japanese prisoners of war in The Philippines during WW2.
The bizarre WW2 love-triangle of William Patton
It’s a WW2-era love triangle mixed with a Greek tragedy. And it all stems from WW2 sailor and POW William Patton’s unthinkable choice: Surrender or Hide.
How Gordon Fontaine Hid from the Japanese like a Boss
Stranded in war-torn Manila at the beginning of WW2, 4 American sailors found a way to hide from the Japanese for more than a year.
How Arthur Lazcano sabotaged the Japanese . . . and lived to tell
A daring mission in war-town Manila landed 4 American WW2 sailors in an unexpected place
Declassified: WW2 docs reveal the truth about Earl Sackett’s daring escape
Secret WW2 docs detail why this Navy Commander was one of the last to leave The Philippines before the nation fell to the Japanese
Lynn C. Weeman: The tragic death of a Battle of Bataan rescuer
Escape was literally moments away, but being in the wrong place — by just 3 feet — meant instant death for this WW2 sailor.
Frank Pyzick: The US Marine who destroyed the Olongapo Navy Yard
He was a 15-year vet of the US Marines and US Naval Academy grad, so why did he leave the Olongapo, Philippines, Navy Yard in flames in 1941?
Discovering the unnamed boatswain’s mate
Could I find the name of a man Alma Salm had a conversation with 75 years ago? When it comes to family history research, EVERY clue counts.
Hero or Traitor? Uncover the real truth about Richard Sakakida during WW2
Being a spy isn’t easy. Especially when your countrymen think you’re the enemy, and the enemy considers you a traitor.
Norman Hinckley: After 7 Decades, the Truth of His Death Is Finally Revealed
The official Japanese stance was “Unknown.” But was it really possible that no one knew the circumstances surrounding this young, healthy American POW’s demise and death in WW2?
