Return from the Zero Ward

An inside look into the infamous “Zero Ward,” so named because POWs who went there had zero chance of returning.

And one man’s relentless work to bring one of them home.

 

Learn more about John Eakin’s work to bring Bud Kelder and other unidentified men home:

• Interview with Eakin (Left Behind episode 18) 
• BataanMissing.com – A Resource for Families of All US MIA's

 

You can see images and maps about Bud Kelder’s and Silas Whaley’s stories at:

• Left Behind Website (includes transcript & sources)
• Instagram: @leftbehindpodcast  
• Left Behind Facebook page 

 

Wanna know more? Check out these Left Behind episodes mentioned in this episode:

• The march to Cabanatuan POW Camps, which Pvt. Silas Whaley endured (episode 53)
• Bataan Field Hospital #2, where Pvt. Bud Kelder was stationed (episode 25) 
• More about Bataan Hospital #2 (episode 40)
• How Willibald Bianchi received the Medal of Honor (episode 20)