The escape, World War II / by Celedonio A. Ancheta
Title
The escape, World War II / by Celedonio A. Ancheta
Subject
World War, 1939-1945--Personal narratives, Philippine.
Description
Personal account of a Filipino reserve officer called to duty with the 61st Division in Panay.
He briefly describes conditions at the outbreak of the war, preparations for defense in Panay, orders to surrender and his decision to join the guerrillas. He however had to consider his wife and family (three daughters), and the fact that he was from Ilocos Norte and not from Panay. He thus decided to make an escape from Panay to his hometown. The trip was perilous and involved hiding from the Japanese and taking a dangerous boat trip which lasted about one month.
The short book ends with Ancheta’s arrival in Laoag, Ilocos Norte. The author served with the USAFIP-NL (US Armed Forces in the Philippines – Northern Luzon) although he does not include that saga here. The content of this book was reprinted in the compilation "Exigencies of War," edited by Col. Ancheta.
He briefly describes conditions at the outbreak of the war, preparations for defense in Panay, orders to surrender and his decision to join the guerrillas. He however had to consider his wife and family (three daughters), and the fact that he was from Ilocos Norte and not from Panay. He thus decided to make an escape from Panay to his hometown. The trip was perilous and involved hiding from the Japanese and taking a dangerous boat trip which lasted about one month.
The short book ends with Ancheta’s arrival in Laoag, Ilocos Norte. The author served with the USAFIP-NL (US Armed Forces in the Philippines – Northern Luzon) although he does not include that saga here. The content of this book was reprinted in the compilation "Exigencies of War," edited by Col. Ancheta.
Creator
Ancheta, Celedonio A.
Publisher
Manila : Philippine Historical Association. 1966
Date
1966
Format
24 x 16 cm.
Type
Hardbound
Call Number
D 811 A587 1966
Accession Number
14139
Edition
2nd ed.
Pagination
xii, 40 p., [1] p.
Illustration
ill.
Files
Collection
Citation
Ancheta, Celedonio A., “The escape, World War II / by Celedonio A. Ancheta,” FHL-Roderick Hall, accessed April 16, 2026, https://fhl.omeka.net/items/show/719.