Mr. Robert J. Vogler, Jr. (90)

He lives in Rancho Bernardo, San Diego, California. He joined the Army Air Corps in 1940. He is a survivor of the Bataan Death March. He was shipped to Mukden (today's Shenyang), China in October 1942 on Tottori Maru and in May 1944, he was transferred to Kamioka, Japan. In 1997, he and his wife returned to Kamioka to a warm welcome from mine representatives, town officials, citizens, and school children.

Mr. Oscar L. Leonard (92)

He lives in Paradise, California. He joined the Idaho National Guard in 1939 and the U.S. Army Air Corps in 1940. He was captured on Mindanao in May 1942 and was shipped to Japan in October 1942 on Tottori Maru. He was held at POW camps in Kawasaki and Hitachi. After the war, he became a pharmacist and still works as relief at local pharmacies today.

Mr. Harold A. Bergbower (91)

He lives in Peoria, Arizona. He joined the U.S. Army Air Corps in 1939. He was captured on Mindanao in May 1942 and was shipped to Japan in August 1944 on Noto Maru. He was held at Nomachi (Takaoka) POW camp. He stayed in the Air Force and returned to Japan (1954-1957) to train Japan's Air Self-Defense Force. He and his family lived in Hamamatsu and in Itazuke, Fukuoka prefecture.

Mr. Roy Edward Friese (88)

He lives in Calimesa, California. He joined the U.S. Army in 1941. He was captured on Corregidor in May 1942 and was shipped to Japan in July 1943 on Clyde Maru. He was held at Omuta POW camp. After WWII, he reenlisted in the U.S. Army and in 1947 transferred to the U.S. Air Force. He retired after 20 years of service.

Mr. James C. Collier (88)

He lives in Salinas, California. He enlisted in the U.S. Army in 1940 at the age of 16. He was captured on Corregidor in May 1942 and was shipped to Japan in August 1944 on Noto Maru. He was held at Nomachi (Takaoka) POW camp. He taught English and Psychology and worked as a guidance counselor in a high school and community college for 31 years.

Mr. Harry Corre (88)

He lives in Los Angeles, California. He joined the U.S. Army in 1941. He was captured on Corregidor in May 1942 and was shipped to Japan in July 1943 on Clyde Maru. He was held at Omuta POW Camp. He presently works at the Los Angeles Veterans Administration Hospital as a Patient Advocate.

Mr. Ralph E. Griffith (88)

He lives in Hannibal, Missouri. He enlisted in the army in 1941 at the age of 17. He was captured on Corregidor in May 1942 and was shipped to Mukden (today's Shenyang), China in October 1942 on Tottori Maru via Korea to Manchuria. After the war, he worked for railways for 37 years until his retirement.