Cherry Hill in Camden County, New Jersey — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Bataan Death March Memorial

Courage • Valor • Comaraderie

Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), March 14, 2020

1. Bataan Death March Memorial

Inscription. This memorial honors the joint forces of 66,000 Filipinos and 12,000 American heroes who fought against the Japanese Imperial Army during World War II. The joint forces were positioned to stall the Japanese invasion of the whole Philippine Archipelago, and to allow time for the American Pacific Naval Fleet to rebuilt after suffering heavy losses at Pearl Harbor. Despite the shortage of food, water, ammunition and in total exhaustion, they fought gallantly but their weakened forces were no equal to the well equipped Japanese Imperial Army. Hence, on April 9, 1942, surrender was the only choice. Thus began the infamous 'Bataan Death March.'

From Mariveles, Bataan to San Fernando, Pampanga — a 65 mile trail, the march lasted from 5 - 9 days, the prisoners were tortured along the way, shot where they fell and some were buried alive or driven over by passing trucks. The soldiers were then cramped onto train cars bound for Capas, Tarlac — a 24 mile punishing ride, where some died standing before reaching their destination.

Of the 78,000 brave men, only 54,000 made it to Camp O'Donnel in Capas, Tarlac, where

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20,000 Filipinos and 1,600 Americans perished during the first four months of incarceration.

To these valiant soldiers, we dedicate this memorial. Indeed, both Filipinos and Americans from generation to generation will always be grateful for their courage, perseverance, sufferings, and the lives they gave that we may freely live.

Topics. This memorial is listed in this topic list: War, World II. A significant historical date for this entry is April 9, 1942.

Location. 39° 55.62′ N, 75° 3.538′ W. Memorial is in Cherry Hill, New Jersey, in Camden County. It is at the intersection of Park Boulevard and Donahue Avenue, on the right when traveling east on Park Boulevard. Touch for map. Memorial is at or near this postal address: 202 Park Blvd, Cherry Hill NJ 08002, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this memorial is in South Jersey

and in Greater Philadelphia.

It is also in the American Northeast,

in the Mid-Atlantic,

and on the Eastern Seaboard. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region,

North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was

Additional plaque on the statue with donor information image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), March 14, 2020

2. Additional plaque on the statue with donor information

once New Netherland

and also one of the original Thirteen Colonies.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Jose P. Rizal (a few steps from this marker); Freedom Summer Memorial (a few steps from this marker); Holocaust Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Ronald M. Mayercik Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Raoul Wallenberg (within shouting distance of this marker); POW ★ MIA (within shouting distance of this marker); Polish American Congress (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Veteran's Island (approx. 0.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Cherry Hill.

Credits. This page was last revised on March 15, 2020. It was originally submitted on March 15, 2020, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 648 times since then and 58 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 15, 2020, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.