12 May 1942
No change; Wiley much better — he must get back to his wife & Baby. I am so sorry for young married couples!! — Almost… Read More »12 May 1942
William P. Oliver
11 May 1942
— Back raising H — Very warm today — Expect river detail tomorrow — Wiley doesn’t look too well. In fact he looks pretty ill.
10 May 1942
— On detail at Stotsenburg — Didn’t get to buy a thing due to misconduct of soldiers beyond my control. Returned to Camp at 6… Read More »10 May 1942
9 May 1942
Breakfast cut & no sugar. Lunch good, dinner weak on rice — broth good. Heard that W.O. Anderson is dying. Gave Col. G. the watch… Read More »9 May 1942
May 8, 1942
— Arrived Manila one year ago today. Wiley, Ed & I here out of 5. Rumors good but nothing confirmed — Back very mean in… Read More »May 8, 1942
May 7, 1942
— Will begin a log of rumors in order to amuse myself. Cooler last 2 days. Gen. Brougher inspected Casual Area this morning. Back still… Read More »May 7, 1942
May 6, 1942
— Many versions of the “exchange” are floating around. We pay little attention but they are good to listen to despite the part that there… Read More »May 6, 1942
May 5, 1942
— Rumors too numerous to record — All false but one is wild enough — to merit writing down. Some driver reported that Manila papers… Read More »May 5, 1942
May 4, 1942
Gave Col G. half of my soap & half (2) of my cigarettes. Hill sent a cigar for me I gave the Sp Troops gang… Read More »May 4, 1942