Hiroo Onada - Dead at 91

SGT Ben Keen — Fri, 17 Jan 2014 13:03:23 -0500

The name Hiroo Onada is not one normally thrown around or known by many but his story is great.  <div><br></div><div>In 1944 he deployed to the Philippines as information officer.  He was given orders to never leave his post; and even after the official end of WWII, he along with 3 others remained at their position.  It wasn't until his former commanding officer flew out to the island and rescinded the order in 1974 that Hiroo Onada finally returned to Japan.</div><div><br></div><div class="pta-link-card"><div class="pta-link-card-picture"><img src="http://cdn.japandailypress.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/235786c237856-550x387.jpg"></div><div class="pta-link-card-content"><div class="pta-link-card-title"><a target="_blank" href="http://japandailypress.com/japanese-soldier-who-hid-in-philippine-jungle-for-30-years-after-wwii-dies-at-age-91-1742658/">Japanese soldier who hid in Philippine jungle for 30 years after WWII dies at age 91 - The Japan Daily Press</a></div><div class="pta-link-card-description">He was one of the last "hold outs" of World War II and gained popularity for hiding out until 1974 in the jungles of the Philippines. But now, Hiroo Onada's</div></div><div style="clear:both"></div><div class="pta-box-hide"><i class="icon-remove"></i></div></div>

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 17 at 2014 1:36 PM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 17 Jan 2014 13:36:54 -0500

I was ready about this today

Response by SFC Mark Merino made Sep 11 at 2014 2:56 AM

SFC Mark Merino — Thu, 11 Sep 2014 02:56:01 -0400

That man loved his Emperor and had an incredible sense of duty. He was an example of the courage that our WWII veterans were up against. The courage of your enemies brings you honor (Siege of Firebase Gloria).