Reese F. Lukei Jr. (d. November 6, 1979), Chief Pay Clerk aboard USS Fremont, APA-44. All Posts Diary of Reese F. Lukei 21 October 1944 Two enemy air attacks today – Saw Jap plane shot down and burn on island. General McARTHUR landed and spoke over radio to Filipino people – Famous words “I HAVE RETURNED”. Troops still landing and island being liberated. PrevPreviousOctober 21, 1944 Next21 October 1944Next Leyte, Reese F. Lukei, USS Fremont APA-44