Pangatian War Memorial
In the succeeding photos, allow me to take you to a place which was erected to honor our brave countrymen who gave their lives for honor and country.
Situated about 8 kilometers east of Cabanatuan City, towards the provincial capital of Palayan is this memento of the bravery and courage of both American and Filipino soldiers during the historic rescue of POWS from the Pangatian Concentration Camp on Jan 30, 1945.
A long dirt road flanked by rows of tall, carefully-trimmed cypress trees is the pathway towards the memorial.
Two significant markers can be found upon entering the grounds. To the left side, is this tribute to the soldiers who died while being imprisoned.
While on the right side, the West Pointers who died on the Concentration Camp are given recognition.
The far end walls are dedicated to the American servicemen who were imprisoned in the camp.
This historical site is under the care and management of the US Battlesites Commission, hence both the US's and the Philippines' national emblem fly side-by-side here.
Adjacent to the US-maintained memorial is another memorial inaugurated by the provincial government in honor of the Filipino guerillas who died during that historic event. These two identical markers from the National Historical Institute recount the events of Filipino Guerillas led by Capt. Juan Pajota (Squadron 201) and Eduardo Joson (Squadron 203)in the liberation of the POWS.
A large sundial gives an hourly account of the events that led to the liberation of the POWS.
How to get here: From Manila or other parts of Luzon, take a public transportation that passes by Nueva Ecija, upon reaching the city terminal, ride a jeep or XLT that goes to Palayan City, the provincial capital. Or you can opt for a costly but quick tricycle ride.
Situated about 8 kilometers east of Cabanatuan City, towards the provincial capital of Palayan is this memento of the bravery and courage of both American and Filipino soldiers during the historic rescue of POWS from the Pangatian Concentration Camp on Jan 30, 1945.
A long dirt road flanked by rows of tall, carefully-trimmed cypress trees is the pathway towards the memorial.
Two significant markers can be found upon entering the grounds. To the left side, is this tribute to the soldiers who died while being imprisoned.
While on the right side, the West Pointers who died on the Concentration Camp are given recognition.
The far end walls are dedicated to the American servicemen who were imprisoned in the camp.
This historical site is under the care and management of the US Battlesites Commission, hence both the US's and the Philippines' national emblem fly side-by-side here.
Adjacent to the US-maintained memorial is another memorial inaugurated by the provincial government in honor of the Filipino guerillas who died during that historic event. These two identical markers from the National Historical Institute recount the events of Filipino Guerillas led by Capt. Juan Pajota (Squadron 201) and Eduardo Joson (Squadron 203)in the liberation of the POWS.
A large sundial gives an hourly account of the events that led to the liberation of the POWS.
How to get here: From Manila or other parts of Luzon, take a public transportation that passes by Nueva Ecija, upon reaching the city terminal, ride a jeep or XLT that goes to Palayan City, the provincial capital. Or you can opt for a costly but quick tricycle ride.
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