Apr. 8, 1942
I never expected to sew up tears in paper market bags in order to make them last. I pick out cloth from the trash can… Read More »Apr. 8, 1942
1942
April 8, 1942
The aerial attack on Bataan is heavy and constant. During the past two weeks, bombers and fighter planes have been flying in small squadrons. These… Read More »April 8, 1942
April 8, 1942
Retreating forces is continous. The Japanese still continue there gains of territories. Planes continue dropping dbomb at us. We are preparing for order to retreat.… Read More »April 8, 1942
8 April 1942
[Marginal note:] Bataan fell! A new day which I hope proves to be no worse than yesterday. The II Corps pulled back during the night… Read More »8 April 1942
April 8th, 1942
We walked all night and arrived at # 2 at 7:40 AM. tired, hungry and clothes torn. Had only 1 raincoat, 1 gas mask, 1… Read More »April 8th, 1942
April 8, 1942
The enemy’s front lines are practically at our back door. I took my bath late this afternoon at the ravine, and a large piece of… Read More »April 8, 1942
Wednesday April 8, 1942
Things don’t look good at all — that is they just look worse. News from up front is that most sections are in a confused… Read More »Wednesday April 8, 1942
April 8, 1942
My tour of sentry duty ended at five this morning. Ramon Cabrera relieved me. As I was about to sleep, I overheard the PC lieutenant… Read More »April 8, 1942
April 8/42
Things are very bad, our lines are cracking and it will not be long before we fall. I talked with several from the front today… Read More »April 8/42