The Rock Force Memorial Corregidor

This memorial commemorates The Rock Force which recaptured the island of Corregidor in 1945.

Panel 1:
"I see the old flagpole still stands. Have your troops hoist the colors to its peak, and let no enemy ever haul them down."

These historic words were spoken by General Douglas MacArthur near the site of this memorial on 2 March 1945 after the recapture of Corregidor by the 503rd Parachute Regimental Combat Team. The "Rock Force" commander, Colonel George M. Jones in the presence of his regiment saluted and said in a clear voice, "Sir, I present to you Fortress Corregidor."

[Insignia of the 503rd Airborne - "The Rock", and the badge (wings and parachute) of a U.S. Army Paratrooper]

This memorial is a tribute to the men and women who defended and recaptured Corregidor during World War II. Dedicated by Brigadier General George M. Jones, (Retired), and former members of the 503rd Parachute Regimental Combat Team with their families and friends on 16 February 1979, the 34th anniversary of the Recapture of Corregidor.

Panel 2:
The Rock Force
The 503rd Parachute Regimental Combat Team
462nd Parachute Field Artillery Battalion
Company "C" 161st Parachute Engineer Battalion

With Attached Units
3rd Battalion 34th Infantry Regiment
18th Portable Surgical Hospital (Reinf)
3rd Platoon Antitank 34th Infantry
3rd Platoon Cannon Company 34th Infantry
3rd Platoon Company C 3rd Engineer Battalion

Company A 34th Infantry
3rd Platoon Company C 24th Medical Battalion
Detachment Service Company 34th Infantry
Battery A 950th AAA (AW) Battalion
174th Ordnance Service Detachment (Bomb Disposal)
Detachment 592nd Engineer Boat & Shore Regiment
Detachment 98th Signal Battalion
Detachment 1st Platoon 603rd Tank Company
Detachment 592nd Joint Assault Signal Company
Detachment 6th Support Air Party
Combat Photo Unit A GHQ Signal Section
Combat Photo Unit Q GHQ Signal Section

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Source

• Text: Kaj Metz
• Photos: Matthew Stevenson