Withdrawal of the 57th from Abucay to vicinity Mt. Natib. Left Abucay at about 9:00 P.M. Traffic jam in BALANGA. While in town enemy opened up with artillery fire about 8 rounds. Over 40 killed several injured, haid under building during firing: got convoy out of town shortly after firing ceased. Reached bivouac area about 1:00 P.M. Had some carabao steak and bread.
Edward R. Wernitznig
March 9, 1906 -- May 4, 1976), Captain in the U.S. Army serving in the 12th Medical Regiment of the Philippine Scouts. P.O.W.
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