September 28, 1941
PT (Patrol Torpedo) Squadron 3, USN under Lt. John D. Bulkeley arrived today in Cavite. PT Boats are the USN version of the British MTB… Read More »September 28, 1941
September 1941
September 27, 1941
Army HQ issued a GO today for all regular officers below field rank (majors) promoting them one rank higher in temporary rank. And so, 3rd… Read More »September 27, 1941
September 23-26, 1941
General MacArthur had sent all the women home in May of 1941 but there was some social life. There were a number of stag parties.… Read More »September 23-26, 1941
September 26, 1941
The taxi situation is interesting. Cabs outnumber private autos 2 to 1. They drive on the left side of the street and the steering wheel… Read More »September 26, 1941
September 20, 1941
The 1st Q-Boat Squadron under Capt. Navarrete started its tactical training exercises for the first time as a unit with the newly assigned permanent Os… Read More »September 20, 1941
September 16, 1941
The OSP seems to be much ahead of their Training Program than the other branches of the PA. While the Training Schools for Os of… Read More »September 16, 1941
16 Sept. 1941
The Pierce docked about 3:30 PM. We were taken 10 blocks away to the Army-Navy Club where the Air Force was giving a little party… Read More »16 Sept. 1941
September 3, 1941
Our Q-Boat depth charge firing exercises against submarine targets will continue during the week to finally complete the training program. Then, I understand the selection… Read More »September 3, 1941
September 1, 1941
Today is mass induction ceremonies in all PA Military Districts. All Os and EMs of the 1st Regiment and other key personnel of each of… Read More »September 1, 1941