October 19, 1944
After several unsettled days we left this AM. This is the 3rd draft out this week and 6 officers and myself were ordered to come… Read More »October 19, 1944
After several unsettled days we left this AM. This is the 3rd draft out this week and 6 officers and myself were ordered to come… Read More »October 19, 1944
Our time of trial and triumph is at hand.
This is a continuation of yesterday. When I heard the heavy drone of planes, Susie, Dolly and I went downstairs to the dining room, which… Read More »October 19, 1944
Up early full of expectancy and at 7:23 a.m. over the boys came before the Japanese could give the Raid signal. Beautiful bombing—several waves. They… Read More »October 19, 1944
Just as we finished our dismal breakfast of dirty mush, our dear enemy returned! Kay and Margo were already on my bed, when Catesy and… Read More »October 19, 1944
Little Ronnie took the mouse in a trap to the cat, opened the trap, released the little mouse upon which the cat pounced, then Ronnie… Read More »October 19, 1944
At 7:30 a.m. our planes came over and caught them off guard. Anti-aircraft guns started shooting and bombs fell before the alarm sounded. About 40… Read More »October 19, 1944
We had a double feast today; great activity in the morning and doubly great in the afternoon. Without previous siren warnings the planes attacked at… Read More »October 19, 1944
At sea. Nothing unusual. I attended Mass every Morning to receive Communion. It is nice to see a number of boys that attend Mass and… Read More »October 16—19, 1944