September 30, 1942
The typhoon is still raging and it is a terrible one. Trees have been uprooted and flimsy nipa houses have been blown down, although it… Read More »September 30, 1942
September 1942
September 29, 1942
Yesterday morning at 10:00 a.m. we were badly frightened again as the planes flew over us, but they did not bomb. We believe they are… Read More »September 29, 1942
September 28, 1942
Today is Graduation Day at BCA and all that passed the course were announced and given commissions as police officers with ranks from 5th Class Inspectors… Read More »September 28, 1942
September 27, 1942
One sort of loses track of time and Sunday is just like any other day. There are no services in any of the churches; in… Read More »September 27, 1942
Sept. 27, 1942
Jerry brought sub-coffee, fried mush, and pomolo in sugar for early breakfast. I tied my hair back, unbraided, which seems to make me look younger,… Read More »Sept. 27, 1942
September 27, 1942
I have accepted command of the Mindanao force in the field. As I am in the district I had better command rather than be mere… Read More »September 27, 1942
Sept. 26, 1942
Another month has passed. Total of 1771 American Soldiers have passed away now at this camp. We have nothing but rice and soup three times… Read More »Sept. 26, 1942
September 26, 1942
There are assurances that the military authorities had sent ships with a large number of soldiers to appease, or better still, to annihilate the armed… Read More »September 26, 1942
September 26, 1942 — Saturday
Busy all morning in office. At 3 p.m. President was not feeling well and sent for me. Left Washington, by train at 5:05 p.m. Had… Read More »September 26, 1942 — Saturday