February 4th, Wednesday
Routine bombing front and rear. Bataan front inactive. Submarine came into Corregidor last night bringing some supplies. However, submarine cannot carry much.
USAFFE
February 4, 1942
Received news from my son, Philip. One of his men came here at home and reported that Philip is alive and in good health. He… Read More »February 4, 1942
February 3rd, Tuesday
Routine bombing front and rear areas. Col Duckworth and Col Glattly are both very much concerned about the increase in malaria. Malaria is beginning to… Read More »February 3rd, Tuesday
February 2nd, Monday
Routine bombings front and rear areas. Our patrols are able to thrust forward beyond the lines 3 to 4 kms thru entire front and spot… Read More »February 2nd, Monday
February 1, 1942
The conference at USAFFE HQ presided by Col. R. Marshall G-4 that I attended addressed the acute food shortage of our Bataan troops. Among others… Read More »February 1, 1942
February 1st, Sunday
We have rigged up 100-pound aerial bombs in bamboo tripods in beach areas concealed to look like fish traps. Fuse set at “O.” Since we… Read More »February 1st, Sunday
January 31, 1942
Had a very interesting trip around the island today with Gen. Moore— Commanding Harbor Defenses. He wanted to show me the general layout of the… Read More »January 31, 1942
January 31, 1942
There is too much wishful thinking. There are too many pseudo-generals. Too many opinions on what the USAFFE will do next and when the next… Read More »January 31, 1942
Jan. 31/42
We have several enemy woundeé Japanese in hospital. They are treated with enemy kindness and respect, and sincerely appreciate it. Over 2200 patients now in… Read More »Jan. 31/42