February 17, 1942
Received regards from Mary. She is in Cabiao. Those who evacuated to the provinces had a harder time than those who stayed in Manila. The… Read More »February 17, 1942
1942
February 17, 1942
To add to the humiliation of the defeated British, the Japanese yesterday published side by side with the news of the fall of Singapore, the… Read More »February 17, 1942
Tues. Feb. 17/42
Cecil and I went to Intramuros to ask some questions of the Religious Department. If we cannot support ourselves we must return to the camp.… Read More »Tues. Feb. 17/42
February 17, 1942
Bombed the field again this morning. Dropped a lot of bombs but no damage. Rest of day quiet. Had tooth filled today.
February 17, 1942
The morning paper gives the details of the surrender of Singapore. Bataan and Corregidor still hold. I thought I saw a moving boat in the… Read More »February 17, 1942
February 16th, Monday
We have lost 13 SPM (self propelled mounts, 75 mm guns); shows 13 lost in action and 9 destroyed to prevent capture, prior to getting… Read More »February 16th, Monday
February 16, 1942 – Monday
General MacArthur reported that all was O.K. The submarine would be arriving Thursday. The Japanese are still shelling us but they hit the water. We… Read More »February 16, 1942 – Monday
Monday, February 16, 1942
Took charge today of W.P.D. after having been here since December 14 on special work in the Section. As “Gee” walked out, he said, “Well,… Read More »Monday, February 16, 1942
February 16, 1942
Martial law is severe, ruthless. It knows no leniency. Three British internees were made to dig three graves and then they were executed in the… Read More »February 16, 1942