February 13, 1942
Very sad news in the Tribune on Bataan. The Japanese offensive has been intensified. The U.S. War Department said that “the outlook for the forces… Read More »February 13, 1942
1942
Mon. Feb. 9 — Fri. Feb. 13/42
I have been sick with a fever, but not serious. Some of the friends came to visit us because of my illness. They are very… Read More »Mon. Feb. 9 — Fri. Feb. 13/42
February 13, 1942
Bombing of Cabcaben dock area today with incendiary bombs. Many civilians who had no business there were nearly including children woman were killed & maimed.… Read More »February 13, 1942
February 13, 1942
Fri. the 13th. Left the 71st’s C.P. in morning, returned to Sqd’n at field. Nice place, much better than sweating out alerts as we have… Read More »February 13, 1942
February 13, 1942
The dentist’s hours are three to four, his dental chair is an Epsom Salt tin, his fillings are temporary, only guaranteed as far as the… Read More »February 13, 1942
February 13, 1942
Another man escaped! This time it was an American, and those who knew him well thought he had a better chance of eluding the Nips,… Read More »February 13, 1942
February 12, 1942
Easy day. Waiting for orders to go back to Sqd’n. Have been away much too long. Benton treated us to quite a bull session, he… Read More »February 12, 1942
February 12, 1942 – Thursday
The President had a long conference with General MacArthur. Afterwards he sent for me. He asked me: “If I should decide to leave Corregidor what… Read More »February 12, 1942 – Thursday