I was disappointed to notice that the name of Anselmo Sisneros Jr. from Ojo Caliente was not listed or recognized as one of the prisoners of war that surrendered to the Japanese forces on April 9, 1942 in the Disenchantment column (Bataan Death March Recalled, April 9, 2009, page A6).
Erroneously in the book, “ It Tolled for New Mexico,” by Eva Jane Matson, Anselmo Sisneros, Jr. is listed on page 234 and page 366 as resident of Ojo Caliente, Taos County, New Mexico.
Anselmo never lived in Taos County. He was born and raised in Ojo Caliente, Rio Arriba County. After he returned from being a prisoner of war he moved to Las Vegas, N.M. and lived there until his death.
It is still vivid in my mind the sadness of that event in our community when it was learned that Anselmo was among the many unfortunate soldiers that was taken prisoner of war by the Japanese forces. The day I remember best is the day the catholic church bell tolled when Anselmo returned to his native land, Ojo Caliente, Rio Arriba County.
Siby M. Lucero
Ojo Caliente