At San Fernando, the POWs were packed into small wooden boxcars known as “Forty or Eights,” since each car could hold forty men or eight horses. This is a photo of the last surviving boxcar from the march. Since this photo was taken, the car has been restored by the Philippine government and a memorial built for it.
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Boxcar being move to it’s new home
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Restored boxcar at its new home before the pavilion was built over it.
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Completed pavilion with restored boxcar inside
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Plaque with information on the death march and use of boxcars.
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