November 5, 1944
Just came out of the shelter so I’m quite dirty right now. The bombing was quite stiff and the mud on the sides started to… Read More »November 5, 1944
Just came out of the shelter so I’m quite dirty right now. The bombing was quite stiff and the mud on the sides started to… Read More »November 5, 1944
Must hurry writing this stuff because Joe’s waiting for me outside. Nothing much today. None of the usual processions to the cemetery to visit the… Read More »November 2, 1944
It’s three in the afternoon. Vic’s listening to the radio. Papa is reading Willoughby’s Maneuvers in War; Neneng is cooking; Lolo sleeping and Dolly is… Read More »October 31, 1944
Went to Mass with Mama and Neneng at 6:30. It was still dark. We didn’t bow before the sentry and he said nothing. Maybe he… Read More »October 29, 1944
There are bombers flying. Nope, they’re pursuit planes, plenty of them, about fifty. They’re up too early, I think. Ben’s looking at them and he… Read More »October 24, 1944
It’s five days since I’ve last written because I’ve been too excited. So many happy things have taken place which you’ve probably heard. They’ve been… Read More »October 23, 1944
I don’t know what history books will write about this day. Maybe they’ll put it down as the beginning of the offensive for the reconquest… Read More »October 18, 1944
Still no bombs, I’m sore. We were having breakfast when the “air-raid” alarm sounded. You can’t hear it very well out here in Santa Mesa… Read More »October 17, 1944
A very rainy day. The shelter’s full of water and no bombs. Several Japanese planes were flying but none of ours. A lot of people… Read More »October 16, 1944