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Location: HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY VETERANS MEMORIAL PARK

City: TAMPA

State: Florida

Zip Code: 33619

Type of Memorial: Medal of Honor Plaques

Access: Public

Wars Commemorated: WORLD WAR II AND KOREAN WAR

Photograph By: BRANDON D CROSS


For conspicuous leadership in preparing the Philippine Islands to resist conquest, for gallantry and intrepidity above and beyond the call of duty in action against invading Japanese forces, and for the heroic conduct of defensive and offensive operations on the Bataan Peninsula. He mobilized, trained, and led an army which has received world acclaim for its gallant defense against a tremendous superiority of enemy forces in men and arms. His utter disregard of personal danger under heavy fire and aerial bombardment, his calm judgment in each crisis, inspired his troops, galvanized the spirit of resistance of the Filipino people, and confirmed the faith of the American people in their Armed Forces.

SEE ALSO-DOUGLAS MACARTHUR MEDAL OF HONOR WAR MEMORIAL


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