January 1, 1942
A Japanese observation plane, known as Photo Joe, paid us an early morning call.Evidently he photographed several trucks, cars and a some Filipino troops concentrated… Read More »January 1, 1942
1942
January 1, 1942
After having escaped from the Japanese in Manila, we are practically free lancing here on Bataan; it is certainly a case of the survival of… Read More »January 1, 1942
Jan 1/42
Arrived at Corregidor at 6:00 am, slept several hours after a light breakfast and left by boat for Bataan at 11:45 am, in the middle… Read More »Jan 1/42
Jan. 1, 1942
Had the hardest decision in my life to make, –whether to keep on trying to get around the outer edge of the Jap swinging door… Read More »Jan. 1, 1942
Thursday, January 1, 1942
I arrived in Washington on December 14, 1941. Telephone call from office of Chief of Staff. I’ve been insisting Far East is critical, and no… Read More »Thursday, January 1, 1942
December 25, 1941 to January 1, 1942
The Marsh family came to stay with us. We had turkey for Xmas but the air raids caused the current to be turned off so… Read More »December 25, 1941 to January 1, 1942
1 Jan. ’42
An ominous New Year. Fires and looting started. High Commissioner Aide phoned all law out of control. Japanese forces to outer city today. Contacted the… Read More »1 Jan. ’42
Jan. 1 – 42
Working at Pillar [Pilar] Field. Ships going in and out, and were always watching for bombers.
January 1, 1942 – Thursday
I attended Mass at 7 a.m. and received Holy Communion. I congratulated the President, Lieutenant Colonel Manuel Roxas, & Manolo Nieto, on their feast… Read More »January 1, 1942 – Thursday