Malinta Hill
Malinta Hill was an important stronghold of Fort Mills during the fighting for Corregidor during the Second World War. The Malinta Tunnel goes through this hill. The hill also consists of a 3" gun tunnel, 75mm gun shelter, searchlight position and the 'Gun Group Fire Command Station and East Defense Officers Station'.
Captain Centanni was killed in the fighting for Malinta Hill on 17 February 1945.
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Source
- Text: Kaj Metz
- Photos: Wikimedia Commons
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