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The Long Way Home: The Identification of Private First-Class Thomas Vernon “Louie” Long
By Curator Aaron Krebsbach In late October, early November of last year, I had the opportunity to meet and speak with a family member of the 200th. They had come in to update us on the story of their family from a past display we had had in our hallway to our gallery. They spoke with me about a man from Portales who was in the 200th Coast Artillery (Anti-Aircraft) at the Philippines, survived the Death March, and had died at Cabanatuan. They updated us with an incredible sto
Laureta Huit
Apr 8
The New Mexico Military Museum is proud to present a lecture by Author Wayne Wright on his newly published book, Bataan - Corregidor - Prisoner of War: The Odyssey of an Underage Combat Infantryman
Reception: April 9, 2025, at 12PM Location: New Mexico Military Museum This year marks the 80th anniversary of Corporal Guy G....
Laureta Huit
Apr 4
The New Mexico Military Museum is proud to present our Annual Bataan Commemoration Exhibition, The Long Way Home: The Identification of Private First-Class Thomas Vernon “Louie” Long
Opening Reception: April 9, 2025 at 9am Location: The Bataan Building 407 Galisteo St, Santa Fe, NM 87501 Featuring an exhibition discussion by Curator Aaron Krebsbach at the New Mexico Military Museum on April 9, 2025 at 1PM Photo of Vernon in his Aggies Football Uniform Courtesy of PFC Thomas Vernon “Louie” Long’s Family This year marks the 83rd Commemoration of the forced surrender and fall of Bataan, as well as the 80th Anniversary of the Liberation of Bataan’s Veterans
Laureta Huit
Apr 4
Typhoon Of Steel: The Battle Of Okinawa And Ernie Pyles's Last Assignment
Written By Jacob Mata The Battle of Okinawa was one of the showdowns before the United States would find itself on the Japanese mainland. The 82-day battle on Okinawa itself lasted from April 1, 1945, until June 22, 1945. On April 1st, 1945, more than 60,000 soldiers and marines landed ashore on the beaches of Okinawa. The landings that morning went relatively unopposed as the Japanese refused to fight on the beaches. The Japanese wanted to make the U.S casualties as high as
Laureta Huit
Apr 1
Flags of Freedom: Honoring the 80th Anniversary of the Liberation of Our Bataan Prisoners of War
On Display, Curated by Laureta Huit Avery Cox displays a portion of the Japanese flag, and the American flag he Guarded in captivity This year 2025, marks the 80th anniversary of the liberation of our Bataan Prisoners of War. This exhibition reflects on their final year of internment. We honor their freedom by commemorating significant events throughout the year. We are highlighting the rescues, raids, escapes, and narratives that ultimately secured their freedom through va
Laureta Huit
Jan 31
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