April 11, 1942
Civilians evacuated from a part of Bataan and some Americans came to camp. Laphams with two children, and monkey—telling dire stories. Other reports say Bataan… Read More »April 11, 1942
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April 11, 1942
Back to Lubuagan. Phoned Capt Heinrich with the echelon at Bontoc to get the Bn Cmdrs. together as I would come down immediately to make… Read More »April 11, 1942
11 Apr. ’42
Our 100th day under guard. What does the next 100 days hold for us? Little air activity now and the hours are long with no… Read More »11 Apr. ’42
April 11, 1942
Bataan, symbolic of hope for the Fil-American forces and a thorn and yoke for Japan, has come to an end. Its spirit and history, however,… Read More »April 11, 1942
April 11, 1942
There was a flash report that Japanese transports have been sighted off of three points – Capiz, Dumangas (next town to Barotac) and Antique. After… Read More »April 11, 1942
April 11, 1942
A black day for the enemy. The Americans must admit they have evacuated Bataan. They now have nothing more to defend in the Philippines except… Read More »April 11, 1942
April 11, 1942
Seven civilians were brought in from Bataan today! All their stories were the same. Hardships, malaria, dysentery, inadequate equipment and food. While hungry and exhausted… Read More »April 11, 1942
April 11, 1942
All Manila is quiet. Sad. I can feel the loneliness in the streets. A woman reading the Tribune in a newsstand burst into tears. Her husband… Read More »April 11, 1942