What is FAME?
The Filipino-American Memorial Endowment Incorporated (FAME) is a non-stock, non-profit foundation established in the Philippines and the United States by business executives and veterans. Founded in 1986 under the auspices of the American Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines, Inc. FAME, Inc is solely supported by donations with an all-volunteer Board and Advisory Councils.
Mission
FAME‘s mission is to help preserve and maintain tangible reminders of the shared values for which Americans, Filipinos and their allies fought side-by-side in World War II.
Service
We are in contact with a large network of veterans organizations and former POW’s (individuals and organizations) who provide a variety of information dissemination and exchange, enabling us to assist interested parties to trace whereabouts of individuals (e.g.,MIA’s) or events of WWII.
We are a non-profit organization with limited staff therefore we ask that a donation be made to FAME to cover expenses for any such services involving research, documentation, mailing services and other incidentals.
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FAME News
Challenge Coins
Robert Hudson has worked with artist and designer Mher Sayan of Orani, Bataan to create a beautiful "Challenge Coin". Historically, these coins were used by people in the military to show their respect when meeting a fellow soldier. Each coin was designed to reflect...
“Find my daughter.” A Father’s Last Request.
Originally published in the April 2014 AmCham Journal under the title, "Sequel to the Bataan Death March". Reprinted here with permission. Bob Hudson, son of a survivor of the infamous Bataan Death March has quite a story to tell – and we asked him to allow us to tell...
Death March Survivor Dead At 95
By The Associated Press SANTA FE -- Vicente Ojinaga, a New Mexico native who survived World War II's infamous Bataan Death March, has died. He was 95. Family members said Ojinaga died Monday at his Santa Fe home. Santa Fe Mayor David Coss said in a statement that...
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Remember Bataan! The further we travel into the future, the more important the past becomes. Let’s not repeat the mistakes, or forget our heroes.
Supporting FAME allows me to pay respect to my grandfather and uncles who fought and died in WWII.
FAME is a valuable resource for researchers in topics such as World War II and the role the Philippines played in that war.
The combination of this incredible paradise and these moving memorials helps me more fully appreciate the struggles to make the Philippines the vibrant country it is today!
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NOTE: Unfortunately, we do not have the resources to research military records. We recommend reaching out to the Philippine Scouts Heritage Society. You can find them on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/groups/117885454917949/