October 20, 1944
MacArthur radioed that we should do everything to prevent Nips moving toward Surigao. We also began limited offensive action against all Nip garrisons.
MacArthur radioed that we should do everything to prevent Nips moving toward Surigao. We also began limited offensive action against all Nip garrisons.
[Reynolds B.] North of the High Commissioner’s staff died suddenly last night. The day started off well with Alert at 7 a.m., another Alert in… Read More »October 20, 1944
We heard today that Leyte landings were a reality, and we were certain that help was near.
At 0700 this date air alert was sounded; 0917 secure. Air alert sounded again at 1400; 1500 secure. Patient census: 591. Camp census; 2,130.
It is like a squirrel cage [here], round and round, getting nowhere except every day a slight slipping backward, that losing feeling. How many millions… Read More »October 20, 1944
APD’s joined us yesterday afternoon. Passed entrance of Leyte Gulf at outer islands shortly after midnight. 71 miles to Tacleban [Tacloban]. 6 BB’s and cruisers… Read More »20 Oct. 1944
Entered Leyte Gulf at midnight. Reached our anchorage at 7 a.m. The battleships, cruisers, and destroyers opened fire on the beaches and finished the work… Read More »October 20, 1944 – Friday
There was an alarm today but the raiders did not pass overhead, giving our shattered nerves a respite from the thunderous experiences of the past… Read More »October 20, 1944
0600 Arrived off Island of LEYTE, Philippine Islands. Battleships, Cruisers and Destroyers bombarding –first wave landed at 1015; second wave landed at 1030. No enemy… Read More »20 October 1944