January 14th 1942
This was the coldest morning since I had been in the Philippines. Fort Drum fired ten rounds on a Jap ship in Manila Bay at… Read More »January 14th 1942
1942
January 14, 1942
While I have the energy I want to record yesterday’s doings—a most momentous day. We cleared up the cocktail lounge, took out all the broken… Read More »January 14, 1942
January 14, 1942
Streetlights on for first time in six weeks. A quiet night as no clump, clump of army boots, mostly local gentry guarding us.
Jan. 14/42
Pfc. Frank Pigg of my detachment was killed by an unexploded anti-aircraft shell. He got out of his bed justin time to get in the… Read More »Jan. 14/42
January 13, 1942
Still no bombing here, although they are getting it all the time in Bataan. Of course, the planes being used over there are only observation,… Read More »January 13, 1942
Tues. Jan. 13/42
Willie has a job helping prepare food in the Red Cross kitchen for the children. Cecil is on the clean-up gang at the annex. Leo… Read More »Tues. Jan. 13/42
January 13, 1942
Yesterday started the 6th week of the war. Easy day today, no bombers. Should write to Jean and the folks, but no use because no… Read More »January 13, 1942
Tuesday, Jan. 13, 1942
At Tupi, I again impressed on Overseer Laurel the need for more men to do locust extermination work, because unless the infestation is controlled I… Read More »Tuesday, Jan. 13, 1942