THE FILIPINO-AMERICAN
VETERAN RESEARCH PROJECT
of

On December 8th, 1941 thousands of Filipino men and women responded to President Roosevelt's call for help to preserve peace and democracy in the Philippines. In their tormentuous four-year battle to restore their independence, the courageous young men and women of the combined Philippine Islands suffered many hardships, tortures, loss of life and limbs, yet they never faltered. They endured the unendurable.

For decades after their heroic service under the command of their leaders and General of the Army Douglas MacArthur, these men and women of Filipino-American national heritage were denied the benefits and privileges provided to their American compatriots who fought side-by-side with them.
Today, fifty years later, the proud soldiers of the Philippines are receiving long-awaited recognition and thanks for their selfless and sacrificial contributions.


And leaders such as Representative Bob Filner are working to ensure all Filipino vets are recognized for their patriotic efforts during World War II.

(619) 422-5963 - (202) 225-8045


ON-GOING PROJECTS


The peace and tranquility of the Islands pictured here was won by the blood and agony of our World War II parents, aunts, uncles, brothers, sisters and friends.

ARMY INFORMATION REQUEST

U.S. Army
Distinguished Service Cross Review Project

ORAL HISTORY COLLECTION

Displayed on this site will be the recollections of Filipino-American veterans describing their battles and their victories.
Oral histories can be mailed, faxed or emailed:
THE FILIPINO-AMERICAN RESEARCH PROJECT
16907 Brighton Avenue, Suite B - Gardena CA 90247
(310) 530-0177 - Fax (310) 532-0634
amerwar@ni.net

PHOTOGRAPH MUSEUM AND REGISTRY

Anyone who served in any era or military branch can submit a digitized personal photograph for installment in the Museum of Honor.
For more information, Click here

FILIPINO-AMERICAN
VET ASSOCIATIONS

WWII Filipino Vets

American Coalition for Filipino Veterans
1440 N Street NW, #1-1B
Washington DC 20005
202-246-1998
Fax 301-963-6250
eric8@idt.net

VETERANS REGISTRY

All Filipino-American veterans of World War II, living or deceased, may be listed in
The Worldwide Registry and Locator.

DOCUMENTS AND LINKS

Honoring The Filipino Veterans of World War II
H.R. 1136 (Gilman) Referred to House Subcommittee
H.R. 1136 - As Introduced in the House
Filipino Veterans Claims Bill, Senate
Filipino Veterans Equity Act of 1997
Filipino Veterans Equity Act of 1995
Back To The Philippines
Filipino Vets
Filipino Military Links
Philippine Military Academy
Philippine Military Vehicles
The Beginning Of Fil/Am History
National coalition to seek justice for Filipino
Filipino veteran still fighting his peacetime war
FDR's forgotten promise to Filipino war veterans
Board of Supervisors Endorses Filipino Veterans' Benefits Bill
Filipino veterans deserve justice
American Legion Calls for Benefits for Fil-Am Vets
Testimony Of Hon. Bob Filner (D-CA)
Filipino war veterans deserve GI benefits."
Filipino war veterans deserve GI benefits
Statement Of Support And Solidarity
RP veterans dies fighting for justice
Inouye Announces Naturalization For Filipino War Veterans
Medal of Honor consideration
Escape by Submarine: From Negros to Australia

FILAM VETS ON THE INTERNET

Dr. Gedeon G. Quitano, 108th Division

YOU CAN SUGGEST OTHER LINKS OR ISSUES OF IMPORTANCE

Submit your recommendations or info to be displayed here.

Special Request:

 "I am trying to locate soldiers of Philippino ancerstry who served with Captain Arthur Wermuth, the "One Man Army" of Bataan (57th Philippine Scout, 1942). I am also seeking the fate of Crispine Jacobs, a Phillipino who served as a sergeant andf sidekick of Wermuth during their many hell-raising escapades. Anyone with any information on either of these gentlemen is asked to contact me through this email address: amerwar@ni.net. Thank you, John C. Fredriksen, PhD."

 

The G.I. Photograph

The mission of The
is to collect the photos of every Filipino-American who served during WWII.
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Established by Vets for Vets, Since 1988

Please direct all correspondence to
Phill Coleman, Editor

David Kenichi Kobayashi
Director
Phillip Roger Coleman
Editor-in-Chief