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American Prisoners of War Arrive at Bilibid Prison

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Original Caption: American and Filipino prisoners, captured at Corregidor, arrive at Bilibid prison by foot and truck as Japanese look on. They were taken by boat to Cavite. Those unable to walk were hauled the distance of approximately 40 miles. The guards watch them help each other to the ground.
Image Filename wwii2257.jpg
Image Size 749.27 KB
Image Dimensions 3150 x 2129
Photographer
Photographer Title Captured Japanese Photo
Caption Author Written or Adapted by Jason McDonald
Date Photographed May 25, 1942
Location
City Manila
State or Province Luzon
Country Philippines
Archive National Archives and Records Administration
Record Number 111-SC-282344
Status Caption ©2026 MFA Productions LLC Please Do Not Duplicate or Distribute Without Permission; Image in the Public Domain

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