Manila was a wreck by the time the crew of
the George E. Davis, DE-357 landed en force. The entrenched Japanese did
not wish to leave and had to be persuaded out by the liberating American
Army and the valiant people of the Philippines. America will always have a
warm spot for the people of their Filipino friends who often risked death
in support of the Americans. This picture show part of the carnage near
the James Bridge.
The inscription on this pictures says,
"Vance and Modest taken on Rigal Ave.on first liberty." It seems
like you always take more pictures the first time out.
Bum-Boat taken on a fishing trip.
The next three snaps are more of what Manila
looked like in the days immediately after the Japanese occupation.
This website developed and operated by
OceanView Graphic Designs of Oxford,
Alabama.
It is hosted on server space donated in perpetuity by
CIHost of Bedford, Texas as a gesture
of respect to the gallant men of the DE-357 and their sacrifice for our nation.
Copyright: None. The included history belongs to the ages.
Contact shipmate@de357.com
