January 4, 1942
They did a lot of bombing today, but not much damage, quite a few clouds helped us Took it fairly easy today, have a sore… Read More »January 4, 1942
1942
January 4, 1942
3rd Battalion — 31st Infantry Battalion Staff Lieutenant Colonel Brady…………………. Commanding Officer Captain O’Donovan…………….. Executive Officer Captain Brennan. ……………. Surgeon Captain Stroud…………… Commanding Officer Company… Read More »January 4, 1942
Dec. 24, 1941 – Jan. 4, 1942
The battalion (less Company “B”) was ordered to move to Corregidor. At 10:15 A.M. , the battalion (less Companies “B” and “C”) started by boat… Read More »Dec. 24, 1941 – Jan. 4, 1942
Sunday, January 4, 1942
Dinner—delayed Christmas dinner of “American milk-fed capon” at McMasters’ house. All talk of the new airport being built at Bacolod to accommodate large bombers. Since… Read More »Sunday, January 4, 1942
January 4, 1942
We had abandoned all wishful thinking and hopes that a miracle at the eleventh hour would occur to prevent the Japs from taking us into… Read More »January 4, 1942
January 4, 1942
Warnings have been issued by the Commander of the Japanese Landing Forces. (1) Anyone who inflicts or attempts to inflict an injury upon Japanese soldiers… Read More »January 4, 1942
Jan. 4, 1942
Arrived at Kiangan after two hours hike. Moved into the PC bks. Lt. Estrella, PC, ad Capt. Glitter made arrangements for messing and quartering together.… Read More »Jan. 4, 1942
January 4th, 1942
Sunday! Father Shanhan is holding mass in the main saloon – that’s also the operating room. They have a table set up there. It’s right… Read More »January 4th, 1942
Sunday, January 4, 1942
Tempers are short! There are lots of amateur strategists on the job – and prima donnas everywhere. I’d give anything to be back in the… Read More »Sunday, January 4, 1942