El sonido del amor.
( third version )

En el canto de
la noche brilla la
luz del amor infinito
y en esta magia
cada cosa adquiere
un aspecto distinto,
con un tierno sonido
que dona el candor.
Pero esta mágica luz
es fuente de extremo
sufrimiento, como
la noche que viene
para morir donando
a la estrella el miedo
perpetuo.
La naturaleza se
adormece en la fuerza
del silencio y las
mágicas rosas, como
siempre encantadas,
miran la luna
expresando el placer.

Francesco Sinibaldi

Was telling a friend about this web site. My grandpa was a POW and I can find his picture and name in several places. Arthur H. Schrader
I was happy to see it is still up and running. Thank you

I see a picture of my father, 2LT George T. Walsh, AAF. Do you know in which camp he is pictured?

just found this SemperFi

Chester Biggs Jr. is buried in front of my father in law (Korea Army) at a cemetery in Fayetteville, NC. His marker caught my eye and I photographed it. I noticed the North China Marine and found this site. His marker looks good but looks unvisited. My wife and I will be remembering him each time we visit.

I was in North China during 1945 and 1947, With the 1st Marine Division, 11th battalion at the French Arsenal. I am 93 years of age.

Serial number 592405
Living in Texas

I am so grateful for this website! My grandfather was Richard Huizenga. The men with whom he escaped, were said to be the dearest to him. This is a very huge deal to be here. Many thanks. 🙏🏻

I knew my uncle was held prisoner, but I never knew any of the details. He never want to talk about his experience, it had always given him nightmares. Thank you so much for all the information regarding the 203 North China Marines

Thank you for this web page. The stories of such true America Heroes should be kept alive for future generations to come to know.

My mothers cousin, Charles H. Darr was a North China Marine, taken prisoner at the US Embassy in Peking China on 7 December 1941. I am truly sorry to say that I never had the honor of meeting him.

Robert Taylor

Relative of Roy Alvis Dobson (New Mexico, Ohio). Now living near Exeter, CA where there are others with my last name (including a Paul and Elizabeth Dobson who were affiliated with Emperor\'s Produce probably 50+ years ago). Any insight into whether there\'s a connection here (or insight into other factors) would be welcome.

Just read William Howard Chittenden book. Does anyone know if he is still alive and if so contact email???

Just thinking of my Dad today - Somewhere I have a half sister as my Dad married soon after getting home from war... the marriage didn\'t last, and I would love to find my half sister... you never know - maybe she will find this site.. 616 240 0445 paulabrawdy@gmail.com

I was referred to this site by a newly found cousin whose father was a North China Marine. The story behind the site sent chills down my spine. I recently watched a webinar on \"Past Conflict Repatriations\" which said that there are 73,004 POW/MIA from World War Two. I wonder how many of those are in Japan? Thank you for this site and thank you to the brave men honored on this site.

My son is Joseph Frehr\'s grandson and we are so grateful for this website with all this information and pictures. May god continue to hold all these brave men in his loving arms and may we never forget their sacrifice.

Seeking Information on Jasper F Dawson PFC 270073 Woosung Fuuoka #3
My father in Law ... looking to connect with others who might have stories / knowledge of his time as POW. Also an officer gave Jasper a gold pocket watch he treasured it was stolen later in his life we would very much like to know the story behind the watch if anyone knows it.

My father, Raymond Tompkins, was a Marine captured on Wake Island. He was held at Woosung, Kiangwan, and Hakodate #3. He died in March 2007. He rarely spoke of his experience. I am this web site exists. He is probably in the photo after liberation with Lt. Col. Devereaux but I can\'t see him. Is there any way to get a copy of this photo?

I am the great-great nephew of Dan Walmer (USN) who is listed on this site. I knew very little about his wartime experience until my family came across this website. Thank you all for helping to keep the history of these great men and women alive. If we find more information we will be sure to share it.

-CWO Richard Bradley
US Amry (Ret.)

My Uncle Raymon Gragg was at Wake. He passed in 1987. My father, Edward Wright, also a Marine was at Guadal Canal, Saipan, Tarawa, etc.. Haven\'t been able to locate any pictures and would love to.

I am the \'godbrother\' of Glenn F. Crafts.
he was raised by my mother and father in Orange County (Balboa & Newport Beach). They only received a couple of letters from him as a POW.
He had just had an appendecomy prior to the events of Dec 7, 1941.
He remained in the Marine Corps and retired as a Master Sergeant.
I lost contact with him long ago.

John, going through some pictures of our paents(Doris and Jake Schneider) I found a picture of a M.A. Carson dated Nov. 12 1940 taken in Peking, is there is anyone who knows of the man or his family I would love to send them the picture.
Thank you Nancy Brown