May 6th 1942
Corregidor has fallen and our flag is hauled down in the Philippines, We feel or at least hope that we will be treated better now… Read More »May 6th 1942
1942
May 6, 1942
Today I went out in the main tunnel just before the surrender; it was packed with dirty, hungry and exhausted men. Some asked for water;… Read More »May 6, 1942
Wednesday, May 6, 1942
This morning I attended a committee meeting on “Landing Craft™ at which were discussed questions on which I begged the answers last February: Who is… Read More »Wednesday, May 6, 1942
May 6, 1942
The fall of Corregidor. Was due to go out when they told Captain Shank about the fall of the Rock.
Wednesday, May 6, 1942
Early in the morning I instructed Overseer Laurel to send Assistant Overseer Cariaga to Banga via the trail which the Moros claim to be better… Read More »Wednesday, May 6, 1942
May 6, 1942
Heavy artillery fire all last night, but none from Corregidor. Early in A.M. there was much machine gun fire. Then this A.M. there was no… Read More »May 6, 1942
Baguio, May 6, 1942
I was surprised when I heard this afternoon that Corregidor had fallen. The news came from Radio San Francisco. All our hopes for an early… Read More »Baguio, May 6, 1942
May 6, 1942
— Many versions of the “exchange” are floating around. We pay little attention but they are good to listen to despite the part that there… Read More »May 6, 1942