February 1, 1942 — Sunday
The President is quite depressed. He spoke to General MacArthur about his trip to the U.S. At 9 p.m. I was in the house and… Read More »February 1, 1942 — Sunday
1942
February 1, 1942
Civilian Camp Bataan Thousands of homeless civilians here. A lot of hungry men, women and children. I saw a little girl trembling when she… Read More »February 1, 1942
February 1, 1942
The conference at USAFFE HQ presided by Col. R. Marshall G-4 that I attended addressed the acute food shortage of our Bataan troops. Among others… Read More »February 1, 1942
February 1, 1942
Orders came for the entire Anti-tank Battalion to move off. Just as soon as we were ready, counter orders arrived. The Tank Company was to… Read More »February 1, 1942
February 1, 1942
Sunday. Quiet day. Know a little more of what goes on here. Busy night, Japs tried a landing, but accomplished little. Art. And Mg. fire… Read More »February 1, 1942
February 1, 1942
The front and rear double doors of the Big House were closed and barred every night at 6:30. This meant that two thousand or more… Read More »February 1, 1942
February 1, 1942
Every night we meet on Pegs mat with our children, for a snack and songs. Five officers trooped in about nine. The guard tried to… Read More »February 1, 1942
February 1st, Sunday
We have rigged up 100-pound aerial bombs in bamboo tripods in beach areas concealed to look like fish traps. Fuse set at “O.” Since we… Read More »February 1st, Sunday
February 1, 1942
This is going to be a long war. Only an ostrich can think it will be short. This is a death-struggle between mighty nations involving… Read More »February 1, 1942