May 3, 1942
Civilian evacuees from Bataan report that the Japanese are hastily building large bamboo stairs to scale the cliffs of Corregidor. Barges are also being constructed… Read More »May 3, 1942
1942
May 2, 1942
We have taken a terrific beating most of the day today. We had many heavy bombing attacks—how many I don’t know yet, and part of… Read More »May 2, 1942
May 2, 1942
Saturday Ft. Hughes The captain left us again today and I assumed the command of the ship. Or did I? Fact of the matter is… Read More »May 2, 1942
May 2, 1942
Japanese having successes in Burma. American planes and men reported in Australia in large numbers. No confirmation of situation in Germany, but heavy bomb attacks… Read More »May 2, 1942
May 2, 1942
A day of no rumors. Still do not know when we are going to leave. If it is not soon most are going to be… Read More »May 2, 1942
May 2, 1942
Battery Geary sustained a direct hit and was blown up. One of the gun barrels weighing fifty tons was lifted 100 feet and drifted laterally… Read More »May 2, 1942
May 2, 1942
No more bread was to be served in the line. This spelled hardship and hunger for those who had no money to buy the bread… Read More »May 2, 1942
May 2, 1942
Like the man who brought the cat home by the tall we’ve had a great many experiences that will never become dim or remote. For… Read More »May 2, 1942