7 Jan. ’42
At ten-fifteen inspection of hospital and grounds by several Japanese doctors collecting quinine. Three autos and radios taken. At 1400 the Japanese took over the… Read More »7 Jan. ’42
1942
Jan 7, 1942
Received notice of having been promoted to Captain ranking from Dec. 23rd by radio from War Department Wash., D. C. Took oath this date of… Read More »Jan 7, 1942
January 7th 1942
No aerial activity. Jap airplane carrier 40,000 yards out just opposite Mariveles at 6 PM. The insolent SOBs, just out of range! I took last… Read More »January 7th 1942
January 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 – 1942
Nothing unusual. There were air-raid alarms but no bombing. They were only observation planes – these visits although they caused severe damage to top… Read More »January 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 – 1942
Tuesday, January 6, 1942
Auntie Florence was exempted because of age and so she is home. Plenty of rest, and Carl certainly has a golden opportunity to catch up… Read More »Tuesday, January 6, 1942
January 6, 1942
We had our usual visit from the Japs today at about noon. I am glad to see them come in at about that time each… Read More »January 6, 1942
January 6, 1942
Luck was with us today. We chipped in and bought a five-peso hen. I did the dressing or rather the undressing and cooking. I should… Read More »January 6, 1942
Tues. Jan. 6/42
I phoned several places to try to find out what is expected of us. The city is still in confusion. No one is supposed to… Read More »Tues. Jan. 6/42
January 6, 1942
Went up on the rot. Mighty rough country and thick brush. Be mighty tough fighting in that stuff. Dividing Sqd’n into Platoons and going to… Read More »January 6, 1942