Leland Calvert

Leland Calvert (b. 1913) was a sergeant from San Antonio, Texas. In April, 1942, he was the focus of an Associated Press story about the dire situation in the Philipines, specifically the complete lack of food and essential supplies for the several American and Filipino troops stationed on the Baatan Peninsula. Calvert had eaten a few wild creatures, such as snake and frogs, to stave of starvation. He'd also had several diseases, such as dysentary, maleria, beriberi, and dengue fever.

Calvert was of the opinion that World War II was a waste, as he could not understand what he was fighting for.