April 5, 1942
Bataan Dead men everywhere. Uniforms red with blood. Guns red with blood. Bataan is a sea of blood. Some troops still fighting but… Read More »April 5, 1942
April 1942
April 5th 1942
I have just returned from an inspection trip up the west side. All of the truck parks, Gas dumps, all ammunition and ration dis. points.… Read More »April 5th 1942
April 5, 1942
I got out of hospital April 5-1942 had hard time finding my outfit all armys were taking a beating scattered everwhere.
5 Apr. ’42
A strange Easter Sunday and homesickness magnified. Special dinner arranged today at five PM, with fried chicken and ice cream special order through the welfare… Read More »5 Apr. ’42
April 5, 1942
The Holy Week is over. Secretary Vargas issued a statement on Maundy Thursday saying that the Military authorities have authorized the traditional processions. But there… Read More »April 5, 1942
April 5, 1942
At about 2 p.m. Japanese barges come again. They shelled the bay area of Limay and Lamao going northward. Perhaps they’re now attempting to make… Read More »April 5, 1942
April 5th, 1942 Easter Sunday
Arrived at junction Trail 8 and 10 at 4:00 AM. Enemy took Mt Samat at 12:30 PM; this gives them observation for artillery fire. I… Read More »April 5th, 1942 Easter Sunday
Sunday April 5, 1942
119 days. Eeater Sunday and I’m a sick child. My head is splitting and I’ve been running all night with dysentery. Mostly I’m just exhausted… Read More »Sunday April 5, 1942