25th Division Dedicates Balete Pass Monument

25th Div Dedicates Balete Pass Monument 08Aug45 CU inscription on monument - reads “Erected in honour of those soldiers of the 25th Div who sacrificed their lives in winning desperate struggle, Balete Pass. In taking this Pass 7,403 Japanese counted killed - 2,365 25th Div killed and wounded”. CU sign on tree Balete Pass El. 2800 ft. Inscription on monument “Built by Co A 65th Engrs”. LS unveiling out of focus. 05:28:00 MSs General Charles L Mullins CG 25th Division, Gen Walter Krueger and Chaplain Wallace A Stark standing on platform before monument during ceremony. Firing squad fires salute. Gen Krueger shakes hands with each of the enlisted men remaining who took part in the battle for the pass. Gens Krueger and Mullins saluting. Chaplain gives invocation. Gen. Kreueger speaking. CU Bugler. Military band playing. More hand shaking. Soldiers edge their way down steep rocky slope. Car w/ four-star General plates. WWII. Pacific War.