Left Behind: When America Surrendered WW2 Anastasia Harman

An inside look into the infamous “Zero Ward,” so named because POWs who went there had zero chance of returning.
And one man’s relentless work to bring one of them home.
 
Learn more about John Eakin’s work to bring Bud Kelder and other unidentified men home:
Interview with Eakin (Left Behind episode 18) 
BataanMissing.com – A Resource for Families of All US MIA's
 
You can see images and maps about Bud Kelder’s and Silas Whaley’s stories at:
Left Behind Website (includes transcript & sources)
Instagram: @leftbehindpodcast  
Left Behind Facebook page 
 
Wanna know more? Check out these Left Behind episodes mentioned in this episode:
The march to Cabanatuan POW Camps, which Pvt. Silas Whaley endured (episode 53)
Bataan Field Hospital #2, where Pvt. Bud Kelder was stationed (episode 25) 
More about Bataan Hospital #2 (episode 40)
How Willibald Bianchi received the Medal of Honor (episode 20)

In this special Memorial Day episode, we’re remembering 5 remarkable men who were Killed in Action, sacrificing their all to defend their country and The Philippine Islands during the early months of World War 2.
 
Hear the full stories of the men highlighted in this episode:
Capt. Colin Kelly -- pilot of first B-17 bomber downed in WW2 (episode #4)
Lt. James Booher -- KIA at Bataan airfield (episode #7)
Lt. Alexander "Sandy" Nininger -- First WW2 Congressional Medal of Honor recipient (episode #16)
Lt. Ira Cheaney -- Missing on Bataan for 80 years (episode #17)
Capt. Noel Castle -- Marine marksman killed during Corregidor invasion (episode 44)
 
Share memorial tributes to these men by visiting Left Behind on Facebook: www.facebook.com/people/Left-Behind-Podcast/100092698653154/ 

Four young American POWs attempted to escape from the Cabanatuan POW Camp.
 
After being caught, they endured brutal punishment, forced to dig their graves, and executed by firing squad.
 
But, by war’s end, their burial location couldn’t be found. Would their remains ever be located, and would their murderer be brought to justice?
 
 
I mentioned the following episodes in today’s episode:
#53 – Attacks on Manila Bay’s harbor defense forts
#55 – March to Cabanatuan
 
You’ll find images and maps about these men’s story at:
- Left Behind Website (includes transcript with sources)
- Instagram: @leftbehindpodcast 
- Left Behind Facebook

What if you could visit the Manila American Cemetery without leaving your home? Or walk the rows of in Normandy and discover each man's story?
 
That's what the Memory Anchor Explorer app allows anyone, anywhere to do.
 
Join me in an inspiring conversation with the apps co-founders to discover how they’re shaping the future of commemoration through technology.
 
DOWNLOAD the Memory Anchor App wherever you get apps, including:
Apple App Store
Google Play
 
I’ve worked with Memory Anchor to add these men featured on “Left Behind":
Lynn Weeman (episode 26)
James Booher (episode 7)
Francis Bridget (episode 13)
Noel Castle (episode 44)
James Gallagher (episode 27)
Don Robins (episode 4)
Norman Thenell (episode 32)
Walter Wernher (episode 41)
 
You’ll find images of the Memory Anchor Explorer app online at:
- Left Behind Website (includes transcript)
- Instagram: @leftbehindpodcast 
- Left Behind Facebook

In late May 1942, American POWs captured on Corregidor endured a hellish train ride and march to Cabanatuan’s infamous POWs camps.
Among them was Navy Ensign Whitman, who, weakened by malaria and lack of food and water, struggled to keep pace with the relentless march. Despite comrades' aid, Whitman's condition worsened.
And as his strength waned, he collapsed, left by the roadside as his fellow prisoners pressed on.
 
Check out these other “Left Behind” episodes mentioned in Whitman’s story:
#1 – Frank Pyzick – one of 3 POWs who inspired the “Left Behind” journey
#13 – The Naval Battalion’s unlikely efforts to hold off a Japanese invasion
#50 – Details of what Whitman endured at the 92nd Garage POW camp
#41 – Highlights Walter Wernher, a Cabanatuan Camp #2 POW
#32 – Inside the brutal Death March ending – Camp O’Donnell
 
You’ll find images and maps about Whitman’s story at:
- Left Behind Website (includes sources and transcript)
- Instagram: @leftbehindpodcast 
- Left Behind Facebook

WW2 reenactor Victor Verano brings history to life through immersive experiences.
In this fun and informative interview, he'll share his experiences at large WW2 reenactments, encounters with WWII veterans, and exploration of battlefields.
You'll really enjoy Victor's passion for living history, which enriches our understanding of the past.
 
Here’s the link to Victor’s first Left Behind interview about his reenactment work with the Philippine Scouts Heritage Society.  
 
You’ll find images of Victor Verano’s reenactment and other living history experiences online at:
Left Behind Website (includes transcript)
Instagram: @leftbehindpodcast 
Left Behind Facebook