May 10,1942
I learned today that even if Gen. Jonathan Wainwright attempted to surrender only Corregidor and the surrounding Fortresses at Caballo, Carabao and El Fraile Island, (Forts Mills,… Read More »May 10,1942
1942
May 9, 1942
Nothing noteworthy has happened today. We are all confined to lateral #10 and a guard is at the entrance. Last night they brought over a… Read More »May 9, 1942
May 9, 1942
Tired. Lonely. Defeat makes one weary. It saps the strength. Good news gives vigor. Sad news depresses. And when there is nothing you can do,… Read More »May 9, 1942
May 9, 1942
Pampanga P,. I. Dear Mom & Dad, I will start this now and try and keep it from day to day and also go back… Read More »May 9, 1942
May 9, 1942
Several naval units came into the Bay. Japanese fly “War is over” banners. Gen. Homma enters the city in triumph. Gregorio sends in stuffed green… Read More »May 9, 1942
Saturday May 9, 1942
Ankle worse. Mrs. Bosch giving me treatments. Beaty here. Baking rolls for camp. So disgusted I have to lie around. Miss Polley called. Thinks we… Read More »Saturday May 9, 1942
9 May ’42
Moved to Pasay Elementary School, known as the Japanese Accommodating Place. Over three hundred present with one hundred sick with Malaria, Dengue and Beri Beri.… Read More »9 May ’42
Saturday, May 9, 1942
In the afternoon I received a note from Supervising Overseer Larrabaster in Norala reporting that the Moro datus of Danzuli, north of Norala was holding… Read More »Saturday, May 9, 1942
May 9, 1942
The days still drag on but aside from poor food and boredom, not too unpleasantly. The flies are still bad, but me are missing all… Read More »May 9, 1942