Stories of Sacrifice - American POW/MIAs15 Heinä

The Lost Guerrilla of Baroy – The Search for 1st Lt. Roy E. Welbon

In this episode, we tell the story of First Lieutenant Roy E. Welbon — a Canadian-American mariner turned guerrilla communications officer — who was killed defending a radio station in Baroy, Lanao del Norte, in January 1944. We explore how contemporary evidence, declassified documents, and modern forensic methods are giving new hope to a case long considered closed.

Main Topics:

Roy Welbon’s maritime career as a radio operator and his transition to guerrilla communications in the 10th Military District
The establishment of “Welbon Station” and its critical role in Fertig’s network
Helen Welbon’s evacuation on the USS Narwhal and Roy’s decision to stay behind
The February 1944 Tenth Military District report confirming recovery of his body from a marked grave in the Baroy plaza
The Tarkington manuscript account of the small white cross placed on the plaza in front of Father Thibault’s church
Post-war loss of the remains and the challenges of MIA recovery in the Philippines
Current efforts by AMAG to investigate the Baroy plaza area using ground-penetrating radar and local coordination
The power of combining archival research with forensic science to bring closure to families

Key Evidence Highlighted:

Knudsen eyewitness report (26 Jan 1944)
Fertig-signed 10th Military District Casualty Report (25 Feb 1944)
Tarkington manuscript (There Were Others) via Father Haggerty
1945 newspaper interview with Helen Welbon

Connect & Support AMAG’s Mission:
If this story moved you, please consider supporting AMAG’s efforts to locate and recover American MIAs from World War II in the Philippines. Your donations directly fund field investigations, ground-penetrating radar surveys, DNA analysis, and coordination with local communities in places like Baroy. Every contribution helps bring heroes like Roy Welbon home.

Visit https://amagonline.org to learn more or make a donation today. Together, we can ensure that no one is left behind - Its About Time

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