October 25, 1942
Today is Sunday and we are very quiet. Since Pototan has been taken, we no longer hear gunfire or the booming of trench mortars. Two… Read More »October 25, 1942
October 1942
October 24, 1942
Crisscross safety arrangements have been made, i.e. if one party tries to back out, or double-cross, the other chops his head off. Sounds ugly but… Read More »October 24, 1942
October 23, 1942
Since my release from the hospital more than a week ago, I have been reporting daily to Misc Gp, BC Hq commuting between our Tennessee home… Read More »October 23, 1942
Thursday, October 22, 1942
Up late. Fixed and sent a package and note to camp. Washed and dried dishes, read, sorted out papers and books. Fixed and ate lunch.… Read More »Thursday, October 22, 1942
October 22, 1942
The fall of Pototan took place on October 20, 1942. The Japanese that were left escaped to Iloilo in armored cars and now Pototan is… Read More »October 22, 1942
October 22, 1942
From the reliable sources, we learned that a Japanese newspaper establishment has purchased the TVT and Roces publications. TVT is publishing the only newspapers now… Read More »October 22, 1942
October 21, 1942
News came from Iloilo that many wealthy and prominent people have been concentrated by the Japanese, including Dr. and Mrs. (Bessie) Jalbuena and Bessie’s sister,… Read More »October 21, 1942
October 20, 1942
We are very peaceful in our new evacuation place; there have been no planes flying around since we have been here, but we do hear… Read More »October 20, 1942
October 17, 1942
On Thursday night (Oct. 15) and Friday (Oct. 16) there was fighting all the way from Leganes (a town outside of Jaro) to Pototan. There… Read More »October 17, 1942