He fought in the Philippines as a private first class with the 11th Airborne Division, seeing intense action across the islands of Leyte and Luzon, and in the climactic Battle of Manila.

An art exhibit has opened at the Manila American Cemetery and Memorial to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the battle to free the Philippine capital during World War II. Liberation of Manila ...

(Kyodo) MANILA (Kyodo) -- Commemorative events were held Saturday in the Philippine capital for the Battle of Manila, a turning point in World War II 80 years ago that left around 100,000 ...