Japanese Memorial Balete / Dalton Pass

At the end of the Second World War, the heavy battle for Balete Pass took half a year. It was the only acces between between Central Luzon and Cagayan Valley. Almost 17,000 Japanese, American and Filipino soldiers were killed. There are several memorials located on the pass, of all involved nations.

The pass is also known as Dalton Pass. It was named after General James Dalton II who was killed on this location on 16 May 1945 by a Japanese sniper. Dalton was one of 11 U.S. generals killed in action during World War II.

Japanese Memorial
This Japanese memorial commemorates all Japanese soldiers and officers who fell here.

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Source

• Text: Fedor de Vries & Kaj Metz
• Photos: Ramon FVelasquez