January 28, 1945
Barter Clothes Shoes Hatrpins Planes Stockings Walter Robb General’s birthday Rum, Money What an assortment of memoranda! I couldn’t sleep the other night and I… Read More »January 28, 1945
Camp O’Donnell
June 2, 1944
Arrived in this camp 2 years ago today from Camp O’Donnell Prison have been through a lot in these 2 years. Lots had happened, but… Read More »June 2, 1944
April 7, 1943
I have been resting in bed for several weeks to regain some of my lost weight. I have gained eight pounds and am feeling fine.… Read More »April 7, 1943
August 28, 1942
The latest news from Camp O’Donnell reported the death toll of some 30,000 prisoners to this date. This is the most stupid and criminal monstrosity… Read More »August 28, 1942
July 10, 1942
I talked to some released prisoners. They recounted the treatment they had received at the concentration camp. They were not maltreated nor molested, nor even… Read More »July 10, 1942
9 June 1942
Wainwright & party arrived Tarlac. Meat issued for first time, the two issues at O’Donnell having been negligible.
7 June 1942
Heavy rains make camp a quagmire. We dig drainage ditches for dysentery-ridden O’Donnell group. Paths to their latrines lined with feces each morning —men just… Read More »7 June 1942
6 June 1942
Led by Stubby, 1,500 PWs came from O’Donnell on 2 June. Three more groups of 1,500 each arrived on successive days. Few brought mosquito nets… Read More »6 June 1942