Panay Landing historical marker (Q53824021)
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NHCP historical marker for the landing of the American forces in Iloilo during World War II
| Language | Label | Description | Also known as |
|---|---|---|---|
| English | Panay Landing historical marker |
NHCP historical marker for the landing of the American forces in Iloilo during World War II |
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1954
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Panay Landing (English)
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10°40'21.40"N, 122°22'4.80"E
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Iloilo–Antique Road cor. Parara–Jamog Road (English)
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On these shores landed, 18 March 1945, the 40th Infantry Division, 8th U.S. Army under Major General Rapp Brush. The Filipino forces under Colonel Macario Peralta, Jr. met them and jointly started operations for liberating Panay Island. (English)
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