"They Gave Their Blood: Memoirs of a Bataan Death March Chaplain" Memoir by Fr. John Leonard Curran, 1970

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Identifier: Curran - Memoir

"They Gave Their Blood: Memoirs of a Bataan Death March Chaplain" Memoir by Fr. John Leonard Curran, O.P.

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Abstract

This is Fr. Curran's account of his time as a chaplain and POW in World War II, especially his time in the Bataan Death March. The manuscript was published by New Priory Press in 2025. There is a digital version and physical manuscript available upon request.

Dates

Creation: 1970

Creator

John Leonard Curran, O.P., Fr., 1901-1972 (Person)

Conditions Governing Access

Material from this Collection may only be accessed upon consultation and written permission from the Provincial.

Extent

From the Collection: 1 Linear Feet

Language of Materials

English

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General

Content Warning:

This memoir, “They Gave Their Blood: Memoirs of a Bataan Death March Chaplain” by Fr. John Leonard Curran, contains graphic descriptions of war, violence, and the harrowing experiences of prisoners of war during the Bataan Death March. This content may be distressing for some readers. Discretion is advised.