Feb. 1 to 13th, 1942
On the 1st we engaged the enemy on SILAIM POINT, ANAYSAN POINT and were to continue this through the 12th. Heavy action throughout this period… Read More »Feb. 1 to 13th, 1942
February 13, 1942
February 13, 1942 — Friday
Nothing unusual. I took my tetanus injection, first dose, and ordered my dog tags prepared, to be ready for duty on the front.
February 13th, Friday
Routine bombing front and rear area. Shell fire from Cavite on Harbor defenses.
February 13, 1942
Very sad news in the Tribune on Bataan. The Japanese offensive has been intensified. The U.S. War Department said that “the outlook for the forces… Read More »February 13, 1942
Mon. Feb. 9 — Fri. Feb. 13/42
I have been sick with a fever, but not serious. Some of the friends came to visit us because of my illness. They are very… Read More »Mon. Feb. 9 — Fri. Feb. 13/42
February 13, 1942
Bombing of Cabcaben dock area today with incendiary bombs. Many civilians who had no business there were nearly including children woman were killed & maimed.… Read More »February 13, 1942
February 13, 1942
Fri. the 13th. Left the 71st’s C.P. in morning, returned to Sqd’n at field. Nice place, much better than sweating out alerts as we have… Read More »February 13, 1942
February 13, 1942
The dentist’s hours are three to four, his dental chair is an Epsom Salt tin, his fillings are temporary, only guaranteed as far as the… Read More »February 13, 1942
February 13, 1942
Another man escaped! This time it was an American, and those who knew him well thought he had a better chance of eluding the Nips,… Read More »February 13, 1942