Bataan Surrender Sculpture
Details:
In front of the museum.
Statue
A life-size bronze sculpture commemorating the site where Major General Edward P. King Jr. finally surrendered the USAFFE forces composed of Filipino and American soldiers, to the Japanese on April 9, 1942, during World War II. It also recreates the emotional moment of surrender—one soldier is depicted with his face in his hands, symbolizing despair and heartbreak.
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Monument Text:
Commemorates:
People:
Units:
United States Army
United States Army Forces in the Far East (USAFFE)
Wars:
WWII
Battles:
Bataan
Pacific Theater
Philippines Campaign (1941–1942)
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