April, 1942— 95th to 124th Day
Shortage of salt — Bataan falls — Easter celebrated — More Chinese arrive — The tobacco crisis — We are transferred to Camp Holmes —… Read More »April, 1942— 95th to 124th Day
1942
27-30 Apr. ’42
Just waiting, no word on moving as any move will be bad. Finished “Walking the Whirlwind” by Bridget Knight and “This Above All” by Eric… Read More »27-30 Apr. ’42
April 30, 1942
For the last couple of days, aerial attacks on Corrregidor have persisted intensely. An escapee from Bataan said that they are suffering from incessant bombings… Read More »April 30, 1942
April 30, 1942
Hosp. # 1 Bataan, P.I. April 30 12:05 AM. Warned to be ready to leave hospital for PW Camp at any time — left at… Read More »April 30, 1942
April 30, 1942
Considerable artillery fire, but nothing like yesterday. Got some shrapnel. Put Jap tags on the busses. Hope that means we may be leaving, but there… Read More »April 30, 1942
April 30, 1942
Our troops at Mabaay Gate still holding. Tagudin force now reported at Cervantes. The bridge here is out so they will have to build feery,… Read More »April 30, 1942
Thurs., Apr. 30, 1942
The things Mr. Woods thinks of First we had a supply of kerosene tins waiting for us for holding water. A few dayslater larger covered… Read More »Thurs., Apr. 30, 1942
April 30, 1942
Submitted to Mrs. Escoda the following list embodying the urgent needs of war prisoners in accordance with wishes expressed by officers and men now in… Read More »April 30, 1942