Corregidor - Battery Crockett

Battery Crockett was constructed between 1907 and 1911. It was named after 2nd Lt. Allen T. Crockett, who was killed in action 4 September 1901 at Candelaria, Philippines. The battery was armed with two 12-inch disappearing guns.

Battery Crockett was manned by Battery B, 59th Coast Artillery under Captain Herman H. Hauck. On 24 April 1942, Japanese shelling damaged the carriage of No. 1 gun beyond repair, and destroyed the plotting room, shot hoists and power plant. The guns, facing to south, could not participate in the siege and subsequent battle for the the island.

On 6 May 1942, the men of Battery B were ordered to support the defenders west of Malinta Hill in an infantry role together with Batteries C, D & H, 59thy. They were held as reserve and did not participate in the fighting.

The Japanese ordered the American POW's to restore No. 2 gun, but only to be disabled again during the American bombings prior the recapture of Corregidor in 1945.

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• Text: Kaj Metz
• Photos: Jozen