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Pendleton, Jr., Silsbee (Penny), Cpl.
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Description (Luzon Campaign 15 December 1944 to 4 July 1945) After Leyte came Mindoro, which was invaded on 15 December 1944, an air strip being obtained to provide a base for operations during the invasion on Luzon. American troops landed on the shores of Lingayen Gulf on g January 1945 and pushed to Manila, which the Japanese defended vigorously until 24 February. Rather than meet the Americans in a decisive battle, the Japanese decided to fight delaying actions in numerous places. Organized resistance ended in southern Luzon in April and in central and northern Luzon in June.
My Participation in This Battle or Operation
From Month/Year
January / 1945
To Month/Year
July / 1945
Last Updated: Mar 16, 2020
Personal Memories
Memories Jumps at: Tagatay Ridge and Aparri (Operation Gypsy)
