March 21, 1942
The Japanese Supervisor asked me to write down the names of the five closest friends of Pagulayan in the office. I refused. He insisted. I… Read More »March 21, 1942
1942
March 21, 1942
Tanco and I toured Bulacan: Marilao, Bigaa, Guiguinto, Malolos, Plaridel and Baliuag. It is five days since I have written here. I think I’ll stop… Read More »March 21, 1942
March 21, 1942 – Saturday
Today is San Benito, my late father’s feast day. I asked an Philippine Army Chaplain to say mass at Detrick’s hotel. I took Communion. During… Read More »March 21, 1942 – Saturday
March 21, 1942
Today, Palm Sunday, we saw an unusual display of tanks and other kinds of war material being transported to the north. Are they preparing a… Read More »March 21, 1942
March 21, 1942
Alert for couple hours in aft. Had party in evening. It was awful drunk out, self included. Have no interest in girls any more. Guess… Read More »March 21, 1942
March 20, 1942 – Friday
Attended Mass at 8 a.m. Breakfast at the house of Senator Ozamis. Left Jimenez at 10 a.m. for Ozamis Misamis Occidental with all the party.… Read More »March 20, 1942 – Friday
March 20, 1942
Forgot to mention yesterday that I was sworn in as a Brigadier General. My appointment came in by radio from the W.D. and I rank… Read More »March 20, 1942
March 20, 1942
HQ, Bataan, MIS Impressive meeting of all Bataan generals held in heart of one of the Bataan mountains. Wainwright, Commander-in-Chief of USFIP, presided. (Name of… Read More »March 20, 1942
March 20, 1942
We knew a few days ago that General MacArthur and High Commissioner Sayre have fled from Bataan. MacArthur flew to Australia while Sayre proceeded to… Read More »March 20, 1942