Corregidor
May 6, 1942
Manila Occupacion de Enero 2 1942Rendicion Bataan Abril 9 “Singapore Feb. 15HongKon Dec. 25, 41Java Feb. 24Wake Dec. 23, 41′Tarakan Jan. 11Belikpapau ” 25Ambon Jan.… Read More »May 6, 1942
May 6, 1942
As the night wore on the machine gun fire slacked off, and after 1:50 pm only an occassional bursts was heard. The battery turned in… Read More »May 6, 1942
5-6-42*
Corregidor capitulated tday & were we relieved. Purely personal but is doubtful if a more prolonged resistance would be warranted. Ed. Wern. & I have… Read More »5-6-42*
May 5, 1942
It looks as though the Japs intend to keep pounding away at us until they have pulverized all the defense weapons and installations and will… Read More »May 5, 1942
May 5, 1942
Tuesday Ft. Hughes Hello darling and a great big hug ahd kiss on our Wedding Anniversary. We don’t seem to have much luck on being… Read More »May 5, 1942
May 5, 1942
Corregidor did most of the firing last night. No shrapnel in hospital area so I stayed in bed. Looked like rain again this A.M., but… Read More »May 5, 1942
May 5, 1942
A Jap battery on Bataan fired all afternoon. I finally got a fire mission and was able to reply with fifty rounds during the early… Read More »May 5, 1942
May 5, 1942
We listened to the happy and gay music of Gilbert and Sullivan recordings in the plaza. Usually, their music and rollicking lyrics cheered me, but… Read More »May 5, 1942