October 21, 1944
Joy! Joy! The Yanks have arrived. They landed on the same place where Magellan set foot on firm land when he discovered these islands which he… Read More »October 21, 1944
Douglas MacArthur
October 20, 1944
MacArthur radioed that we should do everything to prevent Nips moving toward Surigao. We also began limited offensive action against all Nip garrisons.
20 Oct. 1944
APD’s joined us yesterday afternoon. Passed entrance of Leyte Gulf at outer islands shortly after midnight. 71 miles to Tacleban [Tacloban]. 6 BB’s and cruisers… Read More »20 Oct. 1944
October 20, 1944 – Friday
Entered Leyte Gulf at midnight. Reached our anchorage at 7 a.m. The battleships, cruisers, and destroyers opened fire on the beaches and finished the work… Read More »October 20, 1944 – Friday
September 26, 1944 — Tuesday
Went to the War Department had conference with President Osmeña and Major General R.J. Marshall, Deputy Chief of Staff of General MacArthur. President Osmeña expressed… Read More »September 26, 1944 — Tuesday
September 21, 1944 — Thursday
10:30 AM Colonel Lehrbas aide-de-camp of General MacArthur called me by phone and told me that General MacArthur wanted to see me. I went to… Read More »September 21, 1944 — Thursday
September 7, 1944 — Thursday
Went to the Cathedral at 8 a.m. to hear Mass and receive Communion and to thank God for the successful completion of my trip across… Read More »September 7, 1944 — Thursday
August 4 and 5, 1944
Long talk with Dr. Trepp the day after the funeral. What an extraordinary career was Quezon’s!–born a village boy in Baler in 1878, of mixed… Read More »August 4 and 5, 1944
May 7, 1944 (Sunday)
Mass and communion at St. Sofia’s. Visited the Nagasakis this morning with Quiambao, and took pictures. Anniversary of the Fall of Corregidor; We Meet General… Read More »May 7, 1944 (Sunday)