The Basic Story As Told So Far

By all Accounts Given, Between the 9th and 12th April 1942, following the surrender of the American and Filipino troops
in Bataan, Philippines, officers and NCO's of the 1st, 11th,71st and 91st divisions, numbering between 350 and 400 men were
tied with telephone wire, and lead to a place near the Pantigan river. There at the river they were addressed by a Japanese officer,
and then put to death by Bayonet, sword, bullets, and clubs.

This account is only a brief outline on what happened and later in the blog accounts from survivors, will explain more in depth that fatal day.

There are so Many questions Unanswered

What was the Exact number of Men Massacred?
Was this the Only Massacre at the River?
Was it just Filipino Soldiers Killed or were Americans Killed Too?
Who Authorized the Mass murder of Surrendered Troops
Where is the exact location of the massacre on the river?
Where are the remains of the Massacred soldiers?
Are all accounts correct?


Wednesday, 28 October 2015

Sa Paghahanap Ng Mga Bayaning Nasawi Sa Bataan

A warm welcome to all,

The Above Means: In Search for the Forgotten Hero's of Bataan.

After much research and continued research into the Pantigan River Massacre
it becomes apparent from many sources, that there is a conflict of reports and
information, which has made this event in History even more interesting.

The main purpose of the Blog is to record what we find and also give the
facts that surrounds the massacre which means, looking at all the reports,
and troop movements leading up to the day of the event, and these accounts
will be investigated using various resources, American, Filipino, and
Japanese. 

Our investigations will include on the ground searches of the area and trails
this will be a large task in itself, and this we know will not be an easy task and
will take a few years, and many visits to the site with the help of local and
Government bodies.

We know remains of the battle around this area will be found, and these will
be treated with the respect they deserve, and if we can establish the identity
then this will be a bonus as the remains can be dis interned and laid to rest
correctly and any artifacts given to the Bataan Museum.

Any Information and help is most welcome.