December 15, 1941
Our Manila Bay Q-Boat Patrols continue, nothing unusual to report –no hits, no runs, no errors, so to speak. Our general situation is “lumalaon bumubuti,… Read More »December 15, 1941
Our Manila Bay Q-Boat Patrols continue, nothing unusual to report –no hits, no runs, no errors, so to speak. Our general situation is “lumalaon bumubuti,… Read More »December 15, 1941
Japanese landings in Legaspi and Davao reported. Ft. Wint and Olongapo also bombed. I am saddened when my boss and idol Maj. Andrada USNA ’30 … Read More »December 12, 1941
I heard over the radio the stirring “Day of Infamy” speech of Pres. Roosevelt before the US Congress that ultimately declared war against Japan, Germany… Read More »December 10, 1941
I will not forget this day as long as I live. Although my Q-Boat was on “war footing” condition since last Nov. 27, the seriousness… Read More »December 8, 1941
Today all Q-Boats completed re-provisioning –fully refueled, torpedoes fully charged, depth charges all set, AA guns with the required ammo and adequate food supplies to… Read More »November 28, 1941
I perceived diplomatic talks in Washington between Japan and USA is not progressing well after Adm. Thomas Hart USN Commander of Asiatic Fleet issued today… Read More »November 27, 1941
For the past few months, Gen. MacArthur, as CG, USAFFE had made repesentations with Pres. Quezon for additional lands in the perimeter of Clark Field… Read More »October 24, 1941
The 1st Q-Boat Squadron had been training since last March and after six months tactical exercises in various scenarios, it is confident of performing anticipated… Read More »October 16, 1941
Our general mobilization is going according to schedule in all ten PA Military Districts. Personnel of the 2nd Regimental PA Reserve Divisions started reporting for… Read More »October 6, 1941