Disgrace on Parade: The March to Cabanatuan

In late May 1942, American POWs captured on Corregidor endured a hellish train ride and march to Cabanatuan’s infamous POWs camps.

Among them was Navy Ensign Whitman, who, weakened by malaria and lack of food and water, struggled to keep pace with the relentless march. Despite comrades' aid, Whitman's condition worsened.

And as his strength waned, he collapsed, left by the roadside as his fellow prisoners pressed on.

 

Check out these other “Left Behind” episodes mentioned in Whitman’s story:

#1 – Frank Pyzick – one of 3 POWs who inspired the “Left Behind” journey

#13 – The Naval Battalion’s unlikely efforts to hold off a Japanese invasion

#50 – Details of what Whitman endured at the 92nd Garage POW camp

#41 – Highlights Walter Wernher, a Cabanatuan Camp #2 POW

#32 – Inside the brutal Death March ending – Camp O’Donnell

 

You’ll find images and maps about Whitman’s story at:

- Left Behind Website (includes sources and transcript)

- Instagram: @leftbehindpodcast 

- Left Behind Facebook