Thurs. Jan. 15/42
By ten o’clock there were close to 150 of us in front of the main building ready to go. We waited. We waited. We waited.… Read More »Thurs. Jan. 15/42
1942
January 15, 1942
Another easy day, a little fatigue and that is about all. Few bombers today. Wish we would get planes and get going. Unknown to Burns,… Read More »January 15, 1942
January 15, 1942
The bedbugs in our native beds continued to fatten and multiply, and our nights became more sleepless and uncomfortable. As soon as the insecticide squad… Read More »January 15, 1942
January 15, 1942
Ignorance is really bliss. Walked right into the American concentration camp in Santo Tomas, without knowing the Japanese prohibited such visits. Saw old friends: Sam… Read More »January 15, 1942
January 15, 1942
Bataan HQ, Intelliegence Service “See You in Manila” news sheet published by Intelligence Service well received by men in front and officers in Corregidor.… Read More »January 15, 1942
January 15, 1942 – Thursday
Heard Mass & received Holy Communion. At 10 a.m. I invited Major E. C. Cruz, Medical Corps to the Treasury Vault for a good… Read More »January 15, 1942 – Thursday
January 15th, 1942
Whistle blowing like Hell and alarm bells ringing. Someone just threw two life preservers at me, saying the ship is on fire – we’re about… Read More »January 15th, 1942
Thursday, January 15, 1942
Looks like Stilwell may be selected for China. That leaves GYMNAST command open. Recommend three major generals and three brigadiers. Gerow at top of Brigadiers.… Read More »Thursday, January 15, 1942
January 15, 1942
The typhoid-cholera-dysentery combination, plus the banged-up knee, plus cats on the roof, made last night definitely not a tranquil one. A masterpiece of understatement. Wish… Read More »January 15, 1942