22 October 1944
Two more Jap air attacks today – Jap planes disappearing fast.
Two more Jap air attacks today – Jap planes disappearing fast.
My other 3 officers and 65 EM. The Japanese ordered room made for us and we were put in Bldg. #5 with the pharmacists mates.… Read More »October 21, 1944
At 5:30 a.m. ‘general quarters’ were sounded. All rushed to their respective guns and fired at approaching Japanese planes. The Australian cruiser Australia was about… Read More »October 21, 1944 — Saturday
Alert and raid signals but no planes. All clear again in p.m. The Tribune is reported to say there is big action against Leyte. No… Read More »October 21, 1944
I did not sleep well last night in spite of the Luminal, and I felt somewhat drowsy this morning, but no chance to sleep. Since… Read More »October 21, 1944
Air alert sounded at 0755; 0830 air raid alarm sounded. 0920 air raid secured – back on alert. At 1400 this date a draft of… Read More »10-21-44
Last night Jerry kept telling me over and over about the 800 pounds of peanuts brought in for sale or for camp consumption, by Furuya.… Read More »October 21, 1944
Jap dive bombers hit landing beach at dawn. One Betty shot down. HMS [HMAS] Australia hit by bomb on bridge at 7 AM killing 1… Read More »21 Oct. 1944
Joy! Joy! The Yanks have arrived. They landed on the same place where Magellan set foot on firm land when he discovered these islands which he… Read More »October 21, 1944