Alamo Scouts Historical Foundation, Inc.

06/09/2025

Need a little help from my Filipino friends. Trying to determine the exact date of death of TSG Daniel C. Belarmino (b. 8-12-1913) from the 1st Filipino Infantry Regt. (trained Alamo Scout from the 4th class), who was KIA on Leyte, Samar, or Luzon sometime in March 1945. The photo was taken at his funeral in the P.I. Any help with the inscription is appreciated. Salute!

05/15/2025

The WRB Podcast Episode Three: In this episode, Russ and Lance examine the experiences of the Scout candidates during their six weeks of intensive training at the Alamo Scouts Training Center. The podcast begins with the orientation message delivered by the Director of Training to the incoming candidates. Lieutenant Colonel Frederick Bradshaw was known for his calm demeanor—he never raised his voice, never shouted, and never used profanity. Nevertheless, he commanded respect at all times:

Welcome to episode three of the War Room Broadcast (WRB) Podcast. Where we dive into the history of WWII’s elite reconnaissance and raider unit, the Alamo Sc...

01/30/2025

Episode One of The WRB Podcast is live! Today we celebrate the 80 year anniversary of the Cabanatuan Raid.

Welcome to the first episode of the War Room Broadcast (WRB) Podcast. In this episode, we dive into the history of WWII’s elite reconnaissance and raider uni...

11/20/2024

Something New Coming in 2025: The Alamo Scouts Historical Foundation will be producing video podcasts. The ASHF Board of Directors has decided that the foundation needs to expand its reach and engage with the general public. The podcasts will initially be pre-recorded and will later transition to live broadcasts via YouTube. The hosts will be Executive Director Russ Blaise and Historian/Author Lance Zedric.
“There’s still a lot of interest in World War II in the Pacific,” says Blaise. “This might be the best way to communicate the role the Alamo Scouts played in the war.” Lance adds, “Our aim is to reach a wider audience—to tap into the untapped trove of documents, diaries, and stories of those who had contact with or supported the Alamo Scouts in training or on missions.”
We are still refining the format for the podcast. Over the years, thousands of questions have been asked, and now we have a platform to provide some answers about the Alamo Scouts.
Please stay tuned for more updates on this exciting new adventure.

09/23/2024

Join us for a special presentation at the MacArthur Memorial in Norfolk, Virginia, on Saturday, October 12th, beginning at 9 AM. The Alamo Scouts Historical Foundation (ASHF) and the Civilian Ex-Prisoners of War Group (CPOW) will showcase their artifacts, with the ASHF presentation starting at 11 AM. This event is open to the public, and we warmly invite you to attend!

03/20/2023

Dear Alamo Scout family members,
The ASHF needs your help!
The MacArthur Memorial (Museum & Park) in Norfolk, Virginia will feature a two-year exhibit on the Alamo Scouts beginning in September 2023 and is requesting authentic military equipment, field uniforms, war souvenirs, personal items, original documents or telegrams, and other unique items used or acquired by Alamo Scouts during World War II. All items will be returned and are insured by the museum. This is an outstanding opportunity to feature the Alamo Scouts in a national-level museum, so dig into your Alamo Scout's old footlocker and pull out some history for the world to see! Simply let us know what you have or email us a photo. For additional information, contact Russ or Lance.

07/15/2021

Tune into WW2TV YouTube Podcast on August 3rd at 2pm EST. ASHF’s Historian, Lance Zedric will be their guest historian. https://youtu.be/6HKJIO40R6g

06/24/2021

The new issue of RECON goes out next week to all paying members of the ASHF.
If your address has changed in the last three years, be sure to email the ASHF with your updated address:

Hello, my name is Russ Blaise. Thank you for viewing this website. I am the son of William Blaise, a member of the Alamo Scouts who served on the Sumner Team. I hope, by exploring this site, you will have a glimpse into one of World War II’s most exciting and yet least documented units. Please not...

06/14/2019

New Alamo Scouts Version 3.0 Replica patches are now available from the Alamo Scouts Historical Foundation. This new replica patch is 100% embroidered, like the 1944 N.S. Meyer Company made patch that only 440 of them were made. Replica patches are $18.00 each plus shipping and handling. If you are a member of the ASHF in good standing, take $3.00 off per patch. Click link below for ordering information:

New version 3.0 replica Alamo Scouts patches are available direct from the Alamo Scouts Historical Foundation. Your purchase of the Alamo Scouts patch will help