Memorial, War Dog b. 1944 World War II Canine "soldiers" resting place. Guam, an American possession, was invaded by the Japanese soon after the attack on Pearl Harbor. The small Pacific island had little capabilities to defend itself but managed to hold out for several days. A brutal almost three year occupation followed. The Marines returned in 1944 and in their ranks was a full compliment of dogs, the 3rd Dog Platoon (Devil Dogs) especially trained for jungle warfare. They could search out the occupiers from...[Read More] (Bio by: Donald Greyfield) War Dog Memorial and Cemetery, US Naval Station, Guam
Won Pat, Antonio Borja b. December 10, 1908 d. May 1, 1987 US Congressman. He was educated locally and became a school teacher and principal. In 1936 he was elected to Guam's Advisory Congress. When the Guam legislature was reorganized after the Japanese occupation during World War II, Won Pat won election to the Assembly in 1948. He served until 1965 and was Speaker for all but one term. A longtime advocate of US Territory status for Guam, in 1965 Won Pat was elected to serve as Guam's advocate in Washington, DC, and was reelected in 1968. He...[Read More] (Bio by: Bill McKern) Guam Veterans Cemetery, Piti, Guam
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b. December 10, 1908 d. May 1, 1987