January 6, 1942
Bataan Limay Hospital Helluva day. Almost died. It was noontime and the sun was very hot. So I stood under the shade of a… Read More »January 6, 1942
1942
Tuesday, January 6, 1942
Learning to use and to cook native vegetables. My boast always: “I shall never have to cook.” Studied as many vocational subjects as possible in… Read More »Tuesday, January 6, 1942
January 6, 1942
I will long remember my first night in Santo Tomas. Throughout the night, Japanese soldiers flashed lights on us as they barked restrictions and orders… Read More »January 6, 1942
January 6, 1942
The Boulevard is like a carnival. There are so many people promenading; society matrons lounging on easy chairs, chatting and gossiping; boys and girls talking,… Read More »January 6, 1942
Tuesday, Jan. 6, 1942
Then held a meeting with settlers who were getting their rations. I told them that until the stock of the store was inventoried only rice… Read More »Tuesday, Jan. 6, 1942
Jan. 6, 1942
Col. Green, PC, arrived and ordered us to keep going, he did not care where. Said he had never been sworn into Federal service and… Read More »Jan. 6, 1942
January 6th, 1942
My leg is really “going to town.” So is Passanante’s. So between the two of us, we are getting some attention. He is really in… Read More »January 6th, 1942
Tuesday, January 6, 1942
Chief of Staff out of town one day. Would be a relief except that we’ve so much work we can’t catch up anyway. So we’ll… Read More »Tuesday, January 6, 1942
6 Jan. ’42
No events today. Body of Koenig left at 1545 through Red Cross to Funeria Nationale [Funeraria Nacional] with Japanese approval. After the long delay with… Read More »6 Jan. ’42