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Men of 121st Infantry Regiment of Philippine Army stand on crutches, receive medals at Luna in North Luzon Philippines.

Men of 121st Infantry (Guerrilla) Regiment of the Philippine Army awarded medals at Luna in North Luzon Philippines, a month after World War 2. Filipino women seated in spectator stands fanning themselves as they watch a military award ceremony for their relatives and friends, who served with the Philippine 121st Infantry (Guerrilla) Regiment during World War II. A Filipino soldier, on crutches (missing his left leg) with Purple Heart medal pinned to his uniform blouse. Colonel Russell W. Volckmann, commander of United States Armed Forced in the Philippines, North Luzon (USAFIP-NL), is seen shaking hands with and presenting Purple Heart medals to other Filipino soldiers as they stand in a line, most of them on crutches. Filipino soldiers parade in honor of the medal recipients.

Date: 1945, September 17
Duration: 56 sec
Sound: No
Color: Monochrome
Clip Type: Unedited
Language: None
Clip: 65675037196
U.S. Rangers and Filipino guerrillas rescue Allied prisoners from Japanese prison camp in Philippines during World War II.

On January 30, 1945, 121 members of the 6th Ranger Battalion and 286 Filipino guerrillas are seen setting out on a 30 mile trek behind Japanese lines, to free Allied prisoners of war (POWs) and civilians from a Japanese camp near Cabanatuan City, in the Philippines, during World War 2. They stretch out in a long, informal column as they traverse low flat lands and ford a wide shallow river. The men carry weapons and supplies (some on their heads) as they move along, almost like a Safari. Scene shifts to rescued prisoner, Major Emil P. Reed, U.s. Army Medical Corps,26th Cavalry. He was the senior officer among prisoners at the Cabanatuan prison camp number 1. He recounts being told by the Japanese Commandant that commencing January 7th, they were free at their own risk, but also assured them they would not be molested by the Japanese if they stayed within their regular camp area. Sergeant Samuel E. Goldy, Signal Corps, also speaks a few words about that period when Japanese were departing. Next the camera records the Rangers and Filipino guerillas returning with the approximately 500 freed POWs. Some Filipino women and children watch them return. At one point, the cadre climb aboard army trucks and continue their journey in a convoy. The POWs climb down from their trucks at the 92nd Evacuation Hospital, in Guimba, Luzon. Some take pleasure is simply lying down on the grass at the site. Many gather around hospital staff handing out packages of treats, including cigarettes, candy and the like. A couple of them express pleasure as they smoke cigarettes. Two frail and injured are seen hobbling with canes. Some appear seriously malnourished. A group are seen trying on new clothes. A British prisoner, Sergeant Robert Bell, Manchester Regiment, British Army, speaks of his experience. He was taken prisoner in Singapore and sent to Thailand where he worked to build a railway for the Japanese. Many prisoners died there from disease and malnutrition. He was one of a small number who survived after being on a Japanese ship with other prisoners when it was sunk by American dive bombers. Sergeant Walter Ring, of San Roque, Luzon, is seated, relaxed on a chair, as he recounts his experiences. Two young Filipino boys sit on the grass at his feet. He reaches to one, whom he says is his son Louis and to the other, his son Sam. His captivity began on Bataan in 1942. Finally, after rest and rehabilitation, the former POWs are seen heading away from the battle fronts to be transported back to the U.S.A.

Date: 1945, January 30
Duration: 6 min 0 sec
Sound: Yes
Color: Monochrome
Clip Type: Edited
Language: English
Clip: 65675037801
U.S. Navy ships underway off shore Luzon, Philippines, supporting the Lingayen Gulf Landings during Battle of Luzon

Bombardment on Luzon, Philippines during World War 2. Destroyer underway at sea. U.S. sailors watch through binoculars. Various U.S. Navy ships in the background supporting Lingayen Gulf Landings early in the Battle of Luzon. Destroyers, LCIs (Landing Craft Infantry) and battleships underway.

Date: 1945, January 4
Duration: 1 min 52 sec
Sound: No
Color: Monochrome
Clip Type: Unedited
Language: None
Clip: 65675072051
General MacArthur leads U.S. forces to a victory in the Philippines (WW2)

World War II events leading up to the independence of the Philippines. Filipino guerrillas march and line up as they prepare to fight against Japanese soldiers. A Filipino guerrilla of European descent and Chinese Filipino guerrilla are seen. U.S. officers seated in a camp. A newspaper headline reads 'MacArthur invades Philippines'. U.S. Army General Douglas MacArthur and other officers land at Leyte in the Philippines. Filipino guerrillas receive rifles. U.S. and Filipino soldiers fire artillery and tanks roll across a field. A tank named “Luzon Liberator”. U.S. forces march through a city in the Philippines. General MacArthur gets off a car. A sign reads 'Victory Festival'. Filipino civilians cheer for American soldiers. Decorated floats at a parade to mark the end of Japanese occupation. Signs read ‘Mabuhay America & Filipinas’, 'Long live Philippines', ‘Mabuhay President Truman’ and 'Thanks Uncle Sam'.

Date: 1945
Duration: 2 min 2 sec
Sound: Yes
Color: Monochrome
Clip Type: Edited
Language: English
Clip: 65675078028
Men of 121st Infantry Regiment of the Philippine Army awarded at Luna in North Luzon Philippines, after World War II.

Men of 121st Infantry Regiment of the Philippine Army awarded at Luna in North Luzon Philippines, after World War II. Soldiers watch the 'Purple Heart' medals kept on a table. Men of 121st Infantry Regiment of the Philippine Army parade across the grounds. Spectators gathered watch the ceremony from the stands. Officer pins Purple Heart medals onto the blouses of officer enlisted men. The regiments stand in formation during the ceremony. Purple Hearts pinned on the shirts.

Date: 1945, November 11
Duration: 59 sec
Sound: No
Color: Monochrome
Clip Type: Unedited
Language: None
Clip: 65675037195
U.S. troops advance and attack Japanese positions in Luzon island during Philippines Campaign of World War II.

Philippines Campaign in Philippines during World War II. A wooded region in Luzon in Philippines island. U.S. artillery emplacements among the trees. Soldiers beside the artillery. The soldiers under cover near a road. Soldiers wade through a stream under a bridge. Several fighter aircraft in flight. Soldiers moving under cover. The soldiers advance towards Japanese positions on the island. Soldiers fire guns and hurl grenades. Smoke rises from grenade explosion. The soldiers move past Japanese corpses. Soldiers inspect the bodies.

Date: 1945
Duration: 3 min 14 sec
Sound: No
Color: Monochrome
Clip Type: Edited
Language: None
Clip: 65675054918