Events with tag - Corregidor

March 11, 1942

MacArthur's Escape from Philippines

Under President Roosevelt's orders, General Douglas MacArthur executed a daring escape from the Philippines to Australia during World War II. Beginning on March 11, 1942, MacArthur and his family navigated through enemy waters in PT boats, completing a perilous 560-mile journey to reach Australia on March 17, where he made his famous promise: 'I shall return.'

April 1, 1942

MacArthur's Medal of Honor

General Douglas MacArthur was awarded the Medal of Honor for his extraordinary leadership during the Philippines Campaign of 1941-1942, becoming the first World War II recipient in the Pacific Theater and making history with his father as the first father-son duo to receive this prestigious military decoration.

May 6, 1942

Fall of Corregidor

The fall of Corregidor on May 6, 1942, marked a decisive Japanese victory in World War II's Pacific theater. After months of intense bombardment and a final 27-hour assault, Lieutenant General Jonathan Wainwright surrendered the last American stronghold in the Philippines, leading to the capture of 11,000 Allied troops.