April 2, 1942
Heard a good one. A Japanese soldier lost his way in Pampanga. He asked a farmer: “Which is the road to Bataan?” The farmer told… Read More »April 2, 1942
April 1942
April 1, 1942
I don’t know whether or not the Japs celebrate April Fools’ Day, but I thought it possible they might try to pull something unusual today.… Read More »April 1, 1942
April 1, 1942
Pura, my little Red Cross Filipina nurse friend, lifted my mosquito net before I was up to tell me the great news that Tokyo had… Read More »April 1, 1942
Wed., Apr. 1, 1942
The air offense against Corregidor is lessening. Japanese first sent 64 planes, then 47, then groups of three. Now only two planes come at a… Read More »Wed., Apr. 1, 1942
April 1, 1942
I never expected to sleep so long without sheets, on a plain mattress. But we must not forget –This is War! Mosquito nets look so… Read More »April 1, 1942
April 1, 1942
Wednesday Off Alasasin Pt. I’m getting very lax about my log writing. I’1l have to watch my step or I’ll be falling way behind. First,… Read More »April 1, 1942
April 1, 1942 – Wednesday
Called on General Brett and General Royce. Had dinner 7 p.m. at the home of Sir Norman Brookes. Delightful dinner. Fine company. After dinner we… Read More »April 1, 1942 – Wednesday
April 1st, Wednesday
General King, Major Cothran and I went to subsectors C and D. Saw General Bluemel and General Lough. Returned three PM. Earthquake of some intensity,… Read More »April 1st, Wednesday
April 1, 1942
Hamiltons’ 13th anniversary. Sam arranged for fried chicken and we had mango ice cream and cake from home, also spinach and sweet potatoes. We gave… Read More »April 1, 1942