14 Dec 1944
Philippines
Philippines
- Fearing they were about to be invaded, Japanese defenders in Palawan in the Philippine Islands murdered 145 American prisoners of war by shooting, bayoneting, clubbing and setting them on fire while still alive. ww2dbase [Philippines Campaign, Phase 2 | Canopus | Puerto Princesa, Palawan | AC]
28 Feb 1945
Philippines
Philippines
- Palawan attack force, with USCGC Spencer as flagship and destroyer USS Shaw as screening vessel, made landings at Puerto Princesa, Palawan. ww2dbase [Philippines Campaign, Phase 2 | Spencer | Shaw | Puerto Princesa, Palawan | DS]
4 Mar 1945
Philippines
Philippines
- Destroyer USS Shaw departed Palawan bound for Leyte Gulf, Philippines escorting a convoy of unloaded transport ships. ww2dbase [Philippines Campaign, Phase 2 | Shaw | Puerto Princesa, Palawan | DS]
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