December 9, 1941 – Tuesday
People of Manila nervous trying to leave Manila for a place away from aerial bombardment. Those who owned cars rushed frantically to towns near Manila.… Read More »December 9, 1941 – Tuesday
1941
Dec. 9/41
Several Air Raid alarms early this morning but no planes appeared, At 1:50 pm, 65 bombers flew over city towards naval base at Cavite when… Read More »Dec. 9/41
Dec. 8, 1941
woke early & listened to news on Radio, Pearl Harbor had been attacked. ie were at war c Japan. Peggy & 2 rode to PX… Read More »Dec. 8, 1941
December 8, 1941
This morning we got our first telephone call at five-thirty, telling us of what had happened at Pearl Harbor, Aparri and Baguio. To confirm this… Read More »December 8, 1941
December 8, 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
December 8, 1941
I can’t believe what I’m told and know! Mrs. Roesholm called me at 7:30 a.m. and said, “The Japanese have bombed Honolulu”. That was the… Read More »December 8, 1941
Dec. 8th, 1941
The event that everyone knew was to take place sooner or later took place. I went to work at 7:30 a.m. and saw Capt. Francis… Read More »Dec. 8th, 1941
8 December 1941
CANOPUS at anchor 1000 yards east of Cavite entrance buoy. Loading ship with ammunition and stores after Navy Yard overhaul. 0335 Received notice by dispatch… Read More »8 December 1941
December 8, 1941
bid A farewell, got car, packed. “A” is her code for [John Vincent] Phillips or for American soldiers, depending on the context.