Originally posted on Rosalinda R Morgan:
Mom & Dad on the back terrace overlooking the backyard at the 50th wedding anniversary My mom, Fausta (Pacing) Rosales, lovingly called Lola by her grandchildren, passed away on Friday, Nov. 22, 2019. She was 96 years old, a month shy of her 97th birthday on Dec. 16. She…
Originally posted on Philippines: Cradle of Heroes:
The Armada Espanola, was one of the most powerful fleets in the world. The Spaniards were highly experienced sailors and expert seafarers who had some of the world’s most advanced warships in 1898. In the Philippines, they had ships and coastal artillery batteries capable of defending the Spanish-owned…
I’m sorry this weekend’s blog is postponed until next Sunday. Last week was a bit crazy at home with my brother coming for a visit on his way down to Florida and then on his way back up to New Jersey. Then my son went to Florida for a week. With all these comings and … More Oh No! I don’t have internet connection!
Originally posted on Pacific Paratrooper:
Emperor Hirohito recording his speech 13 August – two ships, the Pennsylvania and the La Grange were hit by kamikaze carrier planes. All ships in Okinawa harbors were shipped out to ensure their safety. Although the Emperor was at this point demanding peace, the complicated arrangement of their government (Emperor, Premier,…
Originally posted on Pacific Paratrooper:
C-47’s of the 54th Troop Carrier Group Saturday, 11 August 1945, top secret orders were delivered to General Swing for the division to be prepared to move to Okinawa at any time. The division G-3, Colonel Quandt, called Colonel Pearson, “This is an Alert. Have your regiment [187th] ready to move…
Originally posted on Pacific Paratrooper:
11th Airborne Division jump school, Lipa, Luzon, 1945 The intensity of the Air Corps Troops Carrier Group’s training and the establishment of the division’s 3rd parachute school at Lipa, Luzon started many rumors floating about the division area. The more practical savants had the division jumping ahead of the forces…
Originally posted on Pacific Paratrooper:
“We Gave Our Best” by: Kayleen Reusser From : “WE GAVE OUR BEST” by Kayleen Reusser In December 1944, SSgt. Edward Dager, crew chief for P-38 and p-39 planes was riding in LST-738, a landing ship designed for tanks, near the island of Mindoro. LST-738 was one of a group of…
