July 1, 1943
General Homma told the Philippine Mission which was sent to Tokyo to witness the Japanese war machine: “Notwithstanding the favorable report of Prime Minister Tojo,… Read More »July 1, 1943
1943
July 1, 1943
Almost 14 months as a prisoner of war and future doesn’t look too bright. Maybe Uncle Sam will get around to us one of these… Read More »July 1, 1943
Wednesday June 30, 1943
Another week and the war will be 19 months duration. How can it be that as much as been taken out of our lives? We’ve… Read More »Wednesday June 30, 1943
Monday June 28, 1943
..It rather amused me today when Kenny Edwards came to me and requested that I remove the name Margaret Nestle from the list of those… Read More »Monday June 28, 1943
Sunday June 27, 1943
That’s the date in 1941 when I became actively conscious of Manila and the Philippines. I went to Vesper service and heard Fonger deliver a… Read More »Sunday June 27, 1943
June 26, 1943
European situation [is] tightening. Exchanging blow for blow in the Pacific. Chinese captured Attu and having some successes. Islands around Italy surrendered. On troops, moving… Read More »June 26, 1943
June 26, 1943
The Chinese community is alarmed by the wave of killings which have been occurring these days. The first casualty was the secretary of the Chinese… Read More »June 26, 1943
Friday June 25, 1943
General Hamada made his official visit to the camp this afternoon. I wish he’d come early enough for camote beans and meat, which I think… Read More »Friday June 25, 1943
June 25, 1943
Andrews is continuing his anti-American conversations. He had a long talk with Morgan and after a few drinks, the latter admitted that he was responsible… Read More »June 25, 1943