Surrender Site Marker

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Name of Cultural Property / Ownership:

Surrender Site Marker / Publicly Owned

Significance:

At this site on 9 April, 1942, MAJ GEN. Edward P. King JR. Commanding general luzon forces surrended his command to the japanese army Col. Mootoo Nakayama. 14th Army, representing LT. Gen Massaharu Homma, overall commander of the Japenese forces invading the Philippines faced with the slaughter of over 75, 0000 Men. Gen. King showed great courage by his decision to end the blood bath fearing a possible court-martial for his actions, Gen. King, knowing that his troops were disease-ridden and starving and that a continued resistance was futile opted to save the lives of his men.

Date of Updating of Inventory:

April 8, 1942

Type:

Marker

Location:

Brgy. Lamao