Vice Admiral John D. Bulkeley, USN
(Retired), 1911-1996.
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Photo #: NH 105677
Rear Admiral John D. Bulkeley, USN
(President, Navy Board of Inspection and Survey)
Looks through the barrel of a U.S. 12-inch Mortar (No. 172) on
Corregidor, Manila Bay, Philippines. The photo, taken by Journalist
First Class W.G. Broome, is dated 8 August 1977.
RAdm. Bulkeley was revisiting the Corregidor after more than
35 years. On 11 March 1942, as a Lieutenant, he piloted USS PT-41
when she evacuated U.S. Army General Douglas MacArthur, with
members of the General's family and his party, from the island
during the Japanese campaign to capture the Philippines.
Official U.S. Navy Photograph, now in the collections of the
Naval Historical Center.
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Photo #: NH 105678
Rear Admiral John D. Bulkeley, USN
(President, Navy Board of Inspection and Survey)
Salutes the Corregidor Monument after placing a wreath on it
during a visit to Corregidor Island, Manila Bay, Philippines.
The photo, taken by Journalist First Class W.G. Broome, is dated
8 August 1977.
On 11 March 1942 then-Lieutenant Bulkeley piloted USS PT-41
when she evacuated U.S. Army General Douglas MacArthur, with
members of the General's family and his party, from the island
during the Japanese campaign to capture the Philippines.
Official U.S. Navy Photograph, now in the collections of the
Naval Historical Center.
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Photo #: NH 105679
Rear Admiral John D. Bulkeley, USN
(President, Navy Board of Inspection and Survey)
At the Corregidor Memorial on Corregidor, Manila Bay, Philippines,
during his return visit to the island after more than 35 years.
The photo, taken by Journalist First Class W.G. Broome, is dated
8 August 1977.
On 11 March 1942 then-Lieutenant Bulkeley piloted USS PT-41
when she evacuated U.S. Army General Douglas MacArthur, with
members of the General's family and his party, from the island
during the Japanese campaign to capture the Philippines.
Official U.S. Navy Photograph, now in the collections of the
Naval Historical Center.
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Photo #: NH 105680
Rear Admiral John D. Bulkeley, USN
(President, Navy Board of Inspection and Survey)
Reads the sign marking the Malinta Tunnel on Corregidor, Manila
Bay, Philippines.
The sign reads: "General Douglas MaCarthur had his headquarters
here from December 30, 1941 to March 12, 1942. Here too the Government
of the Commonwealth was transferred on December 24, 1941. At
the West Entrance on Rizal Day Manuel L. Quezon and Sergid Osmeña
took their oath of office for their second term as President
and Vice-President, respectively, of the Philippines. Near the
East Entrance on May 6, 1942 the defenders of Corregidor made
their desparate stand."
"Donated by Veterans Federation of the Philippines."
The photo, taken by Journalist First Class W.G. Broome, is dated
8 August 1977.
Official U.S. Navy Photograph, now in the collections of the
Naval Historical Center.
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Photo #: NH 105681
Rear Admiral John D. Bulkeley, USN
(President, Navy Board of Inspection and Survey)
Visits a 12-inch Mortar Battery during his tour of Corregidor
Island, Manila Bay, Philippines. The photo, taken by Journalist
First Class W.G. Broome, is dated 8 August 1977.
On 11 March 1942 then-Lieutenant Bulkeley piloted USS PT-41
when she evacuated U.S. Army General Douglas MacArthur, with
members of the General's family and his party, from the island
during the Japanese campaign to capture the Philippines.
Official U.S. Navy Photograph, now in the collections of the
Naval Historical Center.
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Photo #: NH 105682
Rear Admiral John D. Bulkeley, USN
(President, Navy Board of Inspection and Survey)
Visits the Corregidor Monument on Corregidor Island, Manila Bay,
Philippines. He is accompanied by Captain Curtis O. Anderson,
USN, Senior Surface Member, Navy Board of Inspection and Survey
(left) Lieutenant Bruce M. Bachman, USN, Aide (right). The photo,
taken by Journalist First Class W.G. Broome, is dated 8 August
1977.
On 11 March 1942 then-Lieutenant Bulkeley piloted USS PT-41
when she evacuated U.S. Army General Douglas MacArthur, with
members of the General's family and his party, from the island
during the Japanese campaign to capture the Philippines.
Official U.S. Navy Photograph, now in the collections of the
Naval Historical Center.
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Photo #: NH 105683
Rear Admiral John D. Bulkeley, USN
(President, Navy Board of Inspection and Survey)
Points out the old north pier on Corregidor Island, Manila Bay,
Philippines to Lieutenant Commander Erwin Sharp, USN. From that
location on the night of 11 March 1942, then-Lieutenant Bulkeley,
commanding USS PT-41, evacuated U.S. Army General Douglas
MacArthur, with members of the General's family and his party,
from the island during the Japanese campaign to capture the Philippines.
The photo, taken by Journalist First Class W.G. Broome, is dated
8 August 1977.
Official U.S. Navy Photograph, now in the collections of the
Naval Historical Center.
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For additional images related to John D. Bulkeley, see:
Vice Admiral John D. Bulkeley, USN
(Retired), 1911-1996.
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