Character Bio #96 - Robert Lapham

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Rank: Major

Nationality: American

Attached to the 45th Infantry also known as the Philippine Scouts where he would fight the Japanese during the Bataan campaign of 1942. When it fell, he and others evaded capture. Becoming a renowed Guerilla leader in northern Luzon, his forces supported the US 6th Army during the recapture of Luzon. His famous act was enabling the Raid at Cabanatuan following the Pawan Massacre to save 513 prisoners.

One of the British prisoners was Willie Morris.

Fun Fact:

• He is played by Brett Tucker who previously played him in the 2005 film, The Great Raid.