Morrill does an excellent job in describing his and his shipmates ordeal of escape from Corregidor as the Japanese Navy and Army tightened their grip on the Philippines and Dutch East Indies. I am always when I read these stories of the resourcefulness these men used in dangerous and trying conditions. The comradery is exceptional!/5. John Morrill was a Lieutenant Commander in the U.S. Navy. In June he became commanding officer of the minesweeper U.S.S. Quail. Pete Martin was a journalist and author. Their book South from Corregidor was first published in Pete Martin passed away in /5(). At the outbreak of the Second World War U.S.S. Quail was in the Philippines sweeping mines to provide access for American shipping to South Harbor, Corregidor. Damaged by enemy bombs and guns during the Japanese invasion of the island, Lieutenant Commander John Morrill and his fellow men decided to make the decision to scuttle their ship rather than allow it to be captured/5().
South From Corregidor: The complete story with new photographs, maps and addendum - Kindle edition by Morrill, John, Martin, Pete. Download it once and read it on your Kindle device, PC, phones or tablets. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading South From Corregidor: The complete story with new photographs, maps and addendum. At the outbreak of the Second World War U.S.S. Quail was in the Philippines sweeping mines to provide access for American shipping to South Harbor, Corregidor. With the Quail badly damaged by enemy bombs and guns during the Japanese invasion of the islands, John Morrill and his crew decided to make the decision to scuttle their ship rather than. Led by Lieutenant Commander John Morrill, the 18 sailors began their mile journey to Darwin in Australia in a foot gasoline boat. What listeners say about South from Corregidor Average Customer Ratings. Overall. 4 out of 5 stars out of 5 Stars 1 4 Stars 0 3 Stars 1 2 Stars 0 1 Stars 0 Performance. 4 out of 5 stars out of.
At the outbreak of the Second World War U.S.S. Quail was in the Philippines sweeping mines to provide access for American shipping to South Harbor, Corregidor. Damaged by enemy bombs and guns during the Japanese invasion of the island, Lieutenant Commander John Morrill and his fellow men decided to make the decision to scuttle their ship rather than allow it to be captured. South from Corregidor by Morrill, John Henry, ; Martin, Pete, Publication date Usage Public Domain Mark Topics WWII, World War, , United. At the outbreak of the Second World War U.S.S. Quail was in the Philippines sweeping mines to provide access for American shipping to South Harbor, Corregidor. With the Quail badly damaged by enemy bombs and guns during the Japanese invasion of the islands, John Morrill and his crew decided to make the decision to scuttle their ship rather than allow it to be captured.
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