FEBRUARY 3, 1945*******************
All last night great explosions of oil and ammunition dumps in the Maraquina Valley; Terrific fires the length of the valley; This is a very… Read More »FEBRUARY 3, 1945*******************
All last night great explosions of oil and ammunition dumps in the Maraquina Valley; Terrific fires the length of the valley; This is a very… Read More »FEBRUARY 3, 1945*******************
A never-to-be forgotten day for the internees and prisoners of Santo Tomas and Bilibid Prison (old). It was about 5:30 p.m. when we heard repeated… Read More »February 3, 1945 — LIBERATION DAY
’Twas the night before Christmas and all through the house . . . No, that’s not night, I’m mixed up. All through the house everybody’s… Read More »February 3, 1945
Well, looks like the Japs are getting ready to evacuate Manila and suburbs. Lots of fires early this morning — they are destroying supplies and… Read More »February 3, 1945
[Separate sheet of paper dated] Febr. 2nd (1945) 1st Friday and Communion – A spiritual happiness & joy which gives strength far beyond mere physical strength… Read More »February 2, 1945
Much blasting in and around Manila, planes over us but no bombing. Every morning for the last few days we have been up before daylight;… Read More »Feb. 2nd, 1945
There has been plenty of activity around here lately — both day and night. Well the boys are getting closer all the time. But our… Read More »February 2, 1945
A noisy night, not much sleep, loud explosions all night as Japs used demolition bombs in port area, great fires in Cavite Province; very distant… Read More »Feb. 1st, 1945
The city is trembling from the blasting of buildings and piers by Japs, also much bombing in the suburbs, three of the fastest planes we… Read More »Jan. 31, 1945