Oral History Interview with Benjamin Tubig, May 3, 2014 transcript

Oral History Interview with Benjamin Tubig, May 3, 2014

The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an oral interview with Benjamin Tubig. Tubig was born in the Philippines in 1918 and joined the Philippine Scouts in 1941. After the surrender of the American forces on Bataan, he participated in the Bataan Death March. He describes the march to Capas, where they were interned at Camp O’Donnell. Tubig escaped with another prisoner and returned to his home. He did not participate in guerilla activities after his escape. He became a naturalized American citizen in 1946 and was discharged in 1948.
Date: May 3, 2014
Creator: Tubig, Benjamin
Object Type: Sound
System: The Portal to Texas History
Oral History Interview with Justo Dumlao, May 3, 2014 transcript

Oral History Interview with Justo Dumlao, May 3, 2014

The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an oral interview with Justo Dumlao. Dumlao was born in the Philippines in 1914. By the time the war broke out, he had already trained as a radio operator in the Philippine Scouts. He was stationed at Fort Stotsenburg when the Japanese invaded. Dumlao retreated to Bataan alongside American troops and ultimately surrendered. He made the brutal trek to Camp O’Donnell while suffering from malaria, dysentery, and beriberi. Upon release, his family nursed him back to health. He then rejoined the guerillas and was instrumental in the Raid at Cabanatuan. After the war, Dumlao enlisted in the United States Army and gained citizenship. At his 100th birthday celebration, he was presented with the Bronze Star for his participation in the Great Raid.
Date: May 3, 2014
Creator: Dumlao, Justo
Object Type: Sound
System: The Portal to Texas History
Oral History Interview with Benjamin Tubig, May 3, 2014 (open access)

Oral History Interview with Benjamin Tubig, May 3, 2014

The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an oral interview with Benjamin Tubig. Tubig was born in the Philippines in 1918 and joined the Philippine Scouts in 1941. After the surrender of the American forces on Bataan, he participated in the Bataan Death March. He describes the march to Capas, where they were interned at Camp O’Donnell. Tubig escaped with another prisoner and returned to his home. He did not participate in guerilla activities after his escape. He became a naturalized American citizen in 1946 and was discharged in 1948.
Date: May 3, 2014
Creator: Tubig, Benjamin
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
Oral History Interview with Justo Dumlao, May 3, 2014 (open access)

Oral History Interview with Justo Dumlao, May 3, 2014

The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an oral interview with Justo Dumlao. Dumlao was born in the Philippines in 1914. By the time the war broke out, he had already trained as a radio operator in the Philippine Scouts. He was stationed at Fort Stotsenburg when the Japanese invaded. Dumlao retreated to Bataan alongside American troops and ultimately surrendered. He made the brutal trek to Camp O’Donnell while suffering from malaria, dysentery, and beriberi. Upon release, his family nursed him back to health. He then rejoined the guerillas and was instrumental in the Raid at Cabanatuan. After the war, Dumlao enlisted in the United States Army and gained citizenship. At his 100th birthday celebration, he was presented with the Bronze Star for his participation in the Great Raid.
Date: May 3, 2014
Creator: Dumlao, Justo
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History