War Survivor: Cleotilde Mendiola Bamba
Moved north to Machananao. Cleotilde Mendiola Bamba (1931 – ) was only 10 years old when the Japanese occupation of Guam began. Her family was
War Survivor: Cecilia Taitano Yanger
Wondered why war came to peaceful Guam. Cecilia Taitano Yanger (1933 – ), an identical twin, was just eight years old when the war broke
War Survivor: Asuncion Camacho Lazaro Cruz
Taken in by relatives. Asuncion Camacho Lazaro Cruz (1937 – ) was born to Ignacia Camacho and Juan Untalan Lazaro. Before her third birthday, Asuncion
War Survivor: Antonio Adriano Arriola
A war baby. Antonio Adriano Arriola (1944 – ) was born a twin just a few months before the forced march to Manenggon in June.
War Survivor: Ana Sablan Palomo
Lost family members but found her faith. The encroachment of the Second World War in the Pacific forever changed the lives of the CHamorus. Within
War Survivor: Vicente and Jesusa Arceo
A tale best told together. Vicente (“Ben”) Gogue Arceo and Jesusa (“Susie”) Reyes Arceo are no strangers to the senior citizen community on Guam. They
Historic Eras of Guam
WWII Profiles of Officers in Command
These American and Japanese men led the battle for Guam in 1944. Admiral Chester W. Nimitz, US Navy. Lt. General Takeshi Takashina, Imperial Japanese Army.
Historic Eras of Guam
War Survivor: Jesus Camacho Babauta
Survived by his wits. When the Japanese invaded Guam in 1941 Jesus Camacho Babauta, from Sumai, was just shy of 13 years old. Life in
Historic Eras of Guam
War Survivor: Cynthia Tenorio Terlaje
Left behind due to illness. Cynthia Tenorio Terlaje (1935 – ) and her family were making their way out of Manenggon at the end of
Historic Eras of Guam
War Survivor: Fidel Toves Blas
Altar server at war’s beginning. Fidel Toves Blas, (1932 – 2019) known to family and friends as “Dek,” was born in Hagåtña. His parents Concepcion