Bushnell in Sumter County, Florida — The American South (South Atlantic)
American Defenders of Bataan & Corregidor
Florida National Cemetery
Photographed By Brandon D Cross, February 28, 2020
1. American Defenders of Bataan & Corregidor Marker
American Defenders of Bataan & Corregidor
The Valiant men and women, both living and dead, who gallantly
fought against over whelming odds defending the Philippine Islands
from invading Japanese forces, for five months, at the outbreak of
World War II. Stopping the invasion of Australia. Giving the Allied forces
time to prepare for War in the Pacific.
With broken Heart and head bowed in sadness but not in shame, I report, that today I must arrange terms for the surrender of Manila Bay. Please say to the nation that my troops and I have accomplished all that is humanly possible and that we have upheld the best tradition of the United States and its armed forces. With profound regret and with continued pride in my gallant troops, I go to meet the Japanese Commander.
May 8 1942
Erected by Florida Chapter American Defenders of Bataan and Corregidor.
Topics. This memorial is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial Sites • Patriots & Patriotism • War, World II.
Location. 28° 36.42′ N, 82° 12.861′ W. Marker is in Bushnell
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Fourth Marine Division Association WWII (a few steps from this marker); Navy Seabees (within shouting distance of this marker); United States Coast Guard (within shouting distance of this marker); Sumter County World War II Veterans (within shouting distance of this marker); All Navy Women (within shouting distance of this marker); “Let Valor Not Fail” (within shouting distance of this marker); Korean Service Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Florida Veterans of World War I (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Bushnell.
More about this marker. Florida National Cemetery is located in the Withlacoochee State Forest, approximately 50 miles north of Tampa in Sumter County, Florida.
Also see . . . General Jonathan M. Wainwright. Note that the general's name is unfortunately misspelled on the marker. (Submitted on April 12, 2020, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana.)
Photographed By Brandon D Cross, February 28, 2020
2. American Defenders of Bataan & Corregidor Marker
Photographed By Brandon D Cross, February 28, 2020
3. Florida National Cemetery Entrance
Credits. This page was last revised on April 12, 2020. It was originally submitted on April 8, 2020, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. This page has been viewed 119 times since then and 11 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on April 8, 2020, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.
