Near Andersonville in Macon County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)
27th Bombardment Group
Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, December 26, 2017
1. 27th Bombardment Group Marker
United States Army Air Corps
When U.S. forces were ordered to evacuate Manila and its airfields these airmen went into the Bataan Peninsula and formed the 2nd Provisional Air Corps Regiment, Infantry. They fought gallantly as infantrymen while holding a front line sector.
Those who survived the bitter battle were ordered to surrender on 9 Apr 1942. They were then subjected to the horrors of the “Bataan Death March”, followed by three and one half years of brutal treatment as prisoners, and to the ultimate bestiality of the “Hell Ships” from which so few survived.
In honor and memory of those who made the supreme sacrifice and to help restore the human dignity which was so cruelly stolen from them this plaque is respectfully dedicated.
May they rest in peace with God
Topics. This memorial is listed in this topic list: War, World II.
Location. 32° 11.837′ N, 84° 7.632′ W. Marker is near Andersonville, Georgia, in Macon County
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Oflag 64 Prisoners of War (here, next to this marker); American Ex-Prisoners of War (here, next to this marker); This Was Andersonville (a few steps from this marker); To the Vermonters who Perished at Andersonville (a few steps from this marker); Memorial to POWs at Hiroshima, Japan (within shouting distance of this marker); The Battling Bastards of Bataan (within shouting distance of this marker); Earthwork Defenses (within shouting distance of this marker); National Prisoner of War Museum (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Andersonville.
Also see . . . American POWs on Japanese Ships Take a Voyage into Hell. Describing a 'Hell Ship', one survivor said, "The prisoners had been so crowded in these other holds that they couldn't even get air to breathe. They went crazy, cut and bit each other through the arms and legs and sucked their blood. In order to keep from being murdered, many had to climb the ladders and were promptly shot by guards.
Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, December 26, 2017
2. 27th Bombardment Group Marker
The marker is the middle marker in this group of three, located on the southwestern portion of the patio to the south of the Andersonville National Historic Site visitors center.
Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, December 26, 2017
3. 27th Bombardment Group Marker
The marker is the middle marker in this group of three markers, with a portion of the memorial artwork to the right.
Credits. This page was last revised on February 9, 2018. It was originally submitted on January 24, 2018, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana. This page has been viewed 306 times since then and 37 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 24, 2018, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana. 3. submitted on February 9, 2018, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana.
