October 13, 1944 — Friday
We attended a special Mass at 6 a.m. and received Communion. We left General Head Quarters at 8:30 a.m. for Hollandia port. At 10:40 a.m.… Read More »October 13, 1944 — Friday
We attended a special Mass at 6 a.m. and received Communion. We left General Head Quarters at 8:30 a.m. for Hollandia port. At 10:40 a.m.… Read More »October 13, 1944 — Friday
Nothing happened today. All’s quiet on our front, so perhaps, after all, Friday the 13th is a lucky day. The same can of salmon that… Read More »Friday, October 13, 1944
“It looks like Santo Tomas will be the last line of defense!” Catesy looked a bit grim as he facetiously made the remark to Mr.… Read More »October 13, 1944
I have walked quite a bit today. No visitors will be allowed on November 3 which is Meiji-Setsu holiday. This is because of “difficult and… Read More »October 13, 1944
Haven’t written for more than a week because I’ve been sick. Got attacked by malaria again. Thought I had ice in my blood. Shivered like… Read More »October 12, 1944
The air raid warning was blown at 11:00 a.m. and at 11:15 we saw four planes flying overhead very high. They flew over us and… Read More »October 12, 1944
Jerry, Charles Bary, and Clark are the Investigating Jury. Eighteen chickens and many eggs have been missing since February. It goes back months, so that… Read More »October 12, 1944
I learned yesterday at noon that I was on an outgoing detail. Although I hate to go, I have been mentally prepared for a long… Read More »Thursday, October 12, 1944
1430 Underway from MANUS, Admiralty Island Group for Island of LEYTE, Philippine Islands – with troop loaded combat convoy with TRANSP Div 26 & 32… Read More »12 October 1944