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No 01 to No 11 Pacific War Memorial pictures give you the Key Features and the Significance of the Pacific War memorial.
- The Dome:A large, open-roofed structure with an altar beneath it, inscribed with the words: “Sleep, my sons, your duty done, for Freedom’s light has come”.
Visited and viewed by VFW Post 11447 on 16th Feb. 2026
These pictures were shot by comrade L. Alex Simmy!
AI Overview
The Pacific War Memorial on Corregidor Island, Philippines, commemorates the Allied soldiers, particularly Filipino and American, who fought in the Pacific Theater during World War II. Inaugurated in 1968, the memorial is famous for its white dome designed so that the sun shines directly onto the altar on May 6th, marking the anniversary of Corregidor’s fall.
Key Features and Significance:
- Location:Situated on Topside on Corregidor Island, overlooking the entrance to Manila Bay.
- The Dome:A large, open-roofed structure with an altar beneath it, inscribed with the words: “Sleep, my sons, your duty done, for Freedom’s light has come”.
- Eternal Flame of Freedom:A sculpture by Aristides Demetrios located nearby, symbolizing the hope and courage of those who fought.
- Purpose:It functions as a “Monument to the American and Filipino Alliance for Freedom,” honoring the defenders who fought in the Philippines.
- Museum:Nearby lies the Pacific War Memorial Museum, this houses artifacts, photographs, and weapons from the battle.
The site serves as a poignant reminder of the fierce fighting for the liberation of the Philippines and is a major part of the Corregidor war heritage landscape.
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Interesting Links!
Corregidor Forum, click here:
History of the Memorial, click here:
The AGGies Muster, click here:
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Photos and Descriptions:
No 01 to No 11 Pacific War Memorial pictures give you the Key Features and the Significance of the Pacific War memorial.
Key Features and Significance:
- Location:Situated on Topside on Corregidor Island, overlooking the entrance to Manila Bay.
- The Dome:A large, open-roofed structure with an altar beneath it, inscribed with the words: “Sleep, my sons, your duty done, for Freedom’s light has come”.
- Eternal Flame of Freedom:A sculpture by Aristides Demetrios located nearby, symbolizing the hope and courage of those who fought.
- Purpose:It functions as a “Monument to the American and Filipino Alliance for Freedom,” honoring the defenders who fought in the Philippines.
- Museum:Nearby lies the Pacific War Memorial Museum, which houses artifacts, photographs, and weapons from the battle.
The site serves as a poignant reminder of the fierce fighting for the liberation of the Philippines and is a major part of the Corregidor war heritage landscape.
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The Pacific War Memorial on Corregidor Island & Area 2026
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No 12 and No 13 Pacific War Memorial pictures give the Corregidor Views of Malinta Hill and the Corregidor Tailend.
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The Pacific War Memorial on Corregidor Island & Area 2026
Visited and viewed by VFW Post 11447 on 16th Feb. 2026
These pictures were shot by comrade L. Alex Simmy!
AI Overview
The Pacific War Memorial on Corregidor Island, Philippines, commemorates the Allied soldiers, particularly Filipino and American, who fought in the Pacific Theater during World War II. Inaugurated in 1968, the memorial is famous for its white dome designed so that the sun shines directly onto the altar on May 6th, marking the anniversary of Corregidor’s fall.
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No 20 to No 28 Pacific War Memorial pictures show you three structures of the former Fort Mills, damaged by WWII, which are located between the Pacific War Memorial and the Topside Parade Ground. The structures are from North to South, the Cine, the only remaining Bachelor Officer Quarters (BOQ) and the Fort Mills HQ, picture No. 28.
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No 29 to No 34 Pacific War Memorial pictures show you the The Rock Force Memorial Monument and its many plaques. It is located at the east end of the Corregidor Topside Parade Ground.
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Fourth of five Sections
The Pacific War Memorial on Corregidor Island & Area 2026
Visited and viewed by VFW Post 11447 on 16th Feb. 2026
These pictures were shot by comrade L. Alex Simmy!
No 35 to No 40 Pacific War Memorial pictures show the New Monument Commemorating the Corregidor Aggies Musters. This new memorial in the Philippines will recognize hundreds of Aggies who fought there and many, many who died here. It is located next to the Rock Force Memorial Monument.
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No 41 Pacific War Memorial picture shows you the Philippine-American Friendship Park 2026
The Philippine-American Friendship Park is now located Topside on Corregidor Island, the ex Fort Mills, next to the Cine and south of it. It has a nice stature of a Filipino and an American soldier supporting each other in stressful situation. A set of stone plaques has been set around the stature with the names of the units and their Commanders that defended the Philippines.
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No 42 to No 48 Pacific War Memorial pictures show you Corregidor Topside Parade Ground views of the former Fort Mills, including the so-Called “Mile Long Barracks”.
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Fifth of five Sections
The Pacific War Memorial on Corregidor Island & Area 2026
Visited and viewed by VFW Post 11447 on 16th Feb. 2026
These pictures were shot by comrade L. Alex Simmy!
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No 49 to No 54 Pacific War Memorial pictures are of the Gen. Wainwright and Nurses Memorial and its many plaques. This memorial monument is located at Corregidor Bottomside, just on the south side of the former Fort Mills trolley tracks.
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No 55 Pacific War Memorial picture is of the One and Only General every mature Filipino has heard of, General Of the Army Douglas MacArthur has a long connection to the Philippine-American History. This stature is located at the head of the Lorcha Dock, Bottomside Corregidor, where he departed from, to break thru the Japanese lines to take Command of the SW Pacific Front and “ Shall Return to the Philippines”.