Allied Forces Landing Site Memorial
Description
Known as Lingayen Memorial: a wall mounted bronze plaque.
History
The memorial commemorates the historic Lingayen Gulf Landing of the Allied forces under the command of Gen. Douglas MacArthur. The landing paved the way for the complete retaking of Luzon and surrender of the Japanese forces led by Gen. Yamashita nine months later.
The memorial plaque pays tribute to the Royal Australian Navy's participation in the invasion of Lingayen Gulf during the Second World War. It recognises not only the participation of Australian soldiers in the naval campaign, but also pays homage to the sacrifice of Australian and Filipino soldiers who lost their lives during the historic battle.
While the Second World War is largely seen in the Philippines as a conflict between US and Filipino forces against the Japanese, other countries including Australia also played an important role in land, sea and air operations. Four Australian warships, HMAS Australia, Shropshire, Arunta and Warramunga, and assault transports HMAS Kanimbla, Manoora and Westralia, along with a number of smaller warships and support ships, took part in the battle.
Construction Information
No information available at this time.
Location
Pangasinan, Philippines.
Veterans Memorial Park, Lingayen Gulf, on the northern island of Luzon.