U.S. prisoners of war freed after the Raid at Cabanatuan during World War II. United States prisoners and Filipino civilians are liberated from Cabanatuan Prison camp, Nueva Ecija. The liberated men march on a rice field in Nueva Ecija. Women and children watch them. Men seated in Jeeps and trucks moving past on the field. Liberated United States prisoners arrive in Guimba, Nueva Ecija where more Filipino civilians welcome them. The rescued prisoners arrive at the 92nd Evacuation Hospital where the main building displays a sign that reads “Guimba East Central School” (MQ5C+MRW, Barawid, Guimba, Nueva Ecija).
United States prisoners of war are freed after the Raid at Cabanatuan Prison Camp in Nueva Ecija, Philippines during World War II. Shoes and clothing are issued to the liberated men. Men wear the shoes. A former prisoner smiles after receiving new clothes and shoes. Man puts on a new pair of socks while other soldiers watch. Tents in the background. The liberated men are interviewed in front of Guimba East Central School building (MQ5C+MRW, Barawid, Guimba, Nueva Ecija).
United States prisoners of war, rescued from Cabanatuan Prison Camp by 6th Battalion Rangers, Alamo Scouts, and Filipino guerrillas in Luzon, Philippines, during World War II. The liberated prisoners aboard trucks and Jeeps en route to U.S. lines and the 92nd Evacuation Hospital. Trees and houses along the sides of a road in Guimba, Nueva Ecija. Soldiers and medics seated along with the former prisoners.
Soldiers of U.S. Army 6th Ranger Battalion, Alamo Scouts, and Filipino guerrillas, with American prisoners of war whom they liberated from Cabanatuan Prison Camp at Cabanatuan, Philippines, during World War II. They are on grounds of 92nd Evacuation Hospital at Guimba, Nueva Ecija. Several officers converse. Rangers distribute cartons and packs of cigarettes to the former prisoners. Liberated prisoners cheer and pose at Guimba.
U.S. prisoners of war, rescued by U.S. Army Rangers of the 6th Battalion, Alamo Scouts, and Filipino guerrillas, from Japanese prison camp at Cabanatuan, Philippines, during World War II. The rescued prisoners arrive at the 92nd Evacuation Hospital, at Guimba, Nueva Ecija, in ambulances and trucks. Soldiers and former prisoners gather outside the hospital buildings. Some of the freed prisoners rest on the ground outside the hospital buildings. The main building displays a sign reading: "Guimba East Central School, Academic Building No.2."
American prisoners rescued from the Japanese prison camp near Cabantuan City, Philippines, near the end of World War 2, arrive at the 92nd Evacuation Hospital, in Guimba, Luzon. Opening scene shows some less able to walk, in a straw lined bamboo cart. Behind them Filipino youths are seen. Some former prisoners,who are stronger, walk amongst their rescuers and local Filipinos. (The rescue was accomplished by 121 members of the 6th Ranger Battalion and 286 Filipino guerrillas and Scouts.) Sequence contains many scenes of freed prisoners posing for the camera, smoking cigarettes, resting on the grass, and siting on log benches. One is carried from the porch of a building, on a stretcher. Several relax on rustic chairs. Closeups of some, including Colonel James Duckworth with his arm in a sling. One hobbles with help of a makeshift cane. Freed prisoners open packages containing cigarettes and treats. A full Colonel, in perfect uniform, and steel helmet (possibly commander of 75th Ranger Regiment) speaks with one of the 6th Battalion members. Freed prisoners relaxing and smoking cigarettes. Lieutenant Colonel Henry Mucci (with moustache) who accompanied the mission, conversing with Battalion members.
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