Ermita in Manila in Metropolitan Manila First District, Metro Manila, Philippines — Southeast Asia

U.S. Forces Liberate Manila

To the Heroes of Manila

Photographed by I.G.V.Atajar, January 5, 2003

1. U.S. Forces Liberate Manila Marker

Inscription. Late in the afternoon of February 3, 1945 two groups of the flying column of the 1st Cavalry Division, including the attached 44th Tank Battalion, entered Manila, with the first group taking possession of Malacanang Palaca and the second group liberating the American and other Allied civilian internees at the University of Santo Tomas. They were followed by the 37th Infantry Division, which rescued Allied civilian internees and prisoners of war at Bilibid prison. From the south the 11th Airborne Division closed in on Manila. The Japanese Imperial Forces in Intramuros were annihilated by February 24.

This marker was installed pursuant to board resolution No. 2.s.1994 of the National Historical Institute.

Erected 1994 by National Historical Institute.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Notable Events • War, World II. A significant historical date for this entry is February 3, 1905.

Location. 14° 35.269′ N, 120° 58.915′ E. Marker is in Manila, Metro Manila, in Metropolitan Manila First District. It is in Ermita. It is at the intersection of Taft Avenue and Mayor Antonio Villegas Street on Taft Avenue.

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Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Manila, Metro Manila 1000, Philippines. Touch for directions.

Regionally, it is in Asia,

specifically in Southeast Asia,

in the Malay Archipelago,

in the Pacific Ocean,

in North Pacific,

on the Ring of Fire,

in the Pacific Rim,

and in the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once a Spanish colony.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Sa mga Bayani ng Lungsod ng Maynila (here, next to this marker); Manuel L. Quezon (about 120 meters away, measured in a direct line); Sergio Osmeña (about 150 meters away); The Inauguration of the Commonwealth of the Philippines (about 180 meters away); The Gomburza (about 210 meters away); Simbahan at Kumbento ng Recoletos (approx. 0.4 kilometers away); Manila High School (approx. 0.4 kilometers away); San Francisco Church and Convent (approx. 0.4 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Manila.

U.S. Forces LIberate Manila and other Historical Markers at the City Hall image. Click for full size.

Photographed by I.G.V.Atajar, January 5, 2003

2. U.S. Forces LIberate Manila and other Historical Markers at the City Hall

Credits. This page was last revised on February 12, 2022. It was originally submitted on December 7, 2009, by I.G.V.Atajar of San Jose, California. This page has been viewed 1,554 times since then and 18 times this year. Last updated on December 7, 2009, by I.G.V.Atajar of San Jose, California. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on December 4, 2009, by I.G.V.Atajar of San Jose, California. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.