The 103rd RCT lead the drive into the Philippines at Luzon, landing on January 9th, 1945. As the left wing of the invasion force, they pushed inland, encountering stiff opposition from fanatical Japanese enemies. The 103rd RCT was on the attack for over a month on the Lingayen Plain, working to reduce enemy strongpoints. Infantry encountered enemy tanks and soldiers in day and night confrontations, as well as heavy enemy artillery fire." From Maine National Guard at https://www.me.ng.mil/About/Our-History/World-War-II/
Looking at the dates, it was during this long attack through the Lingayen Plain that TEC4 Bishop was killed in action.
The 103rd RCT lead the drive into the Philippines at Luzon, landing on January 9th, 1945. As the left wing of the invasion force, they pushed inland, encountering stiff opposition from fanatical Japanese enemies. The 103rd RCT was on the attack for over a month on the Lingayen Plain, working to reduce enemy strongpoints. Infantry encountered enemy tanks and soldiers in day and night confrontations, as well as heavy enemy artillery fire." From Maine National Guard at https://www.me.ng.mil/About/Our-History/World-War-II/
Looking at the dates, it was during this long attack through the Lingayen Plain that TEC4 Bishop was killed in action.
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