12 October 1944
Underway — Philippines here we come.
Underway — Philippines here we come.
Working with Major General Stivers, G—1. I met again Captain Elaine Clark WAC, daughter of Sir Norman Brooks. She is a very efficient Administrative Officer,… Read More »October 8—12, 1944
Jerry earns camotes which help the family meals. He seems to like the garden and has his second wind like Bedie. I have mine and… Read More »Oct. 11, 1944
Air-raid alert at 11:50 a.m. Called off October 13.
All quiet today. The alert signal is still hoisted. According to the Japanese News bulletin, “American task forces are now in Philippine waters.” It is… Read More »October 11, 1944
Loading stores and supplies, troops and cargo and preparing for another to island invasion.
Drilled troops at debarkation etc. and held several AA practices.
Today has been quiet, although the alert signal has not been lifted. This morning I met a priest from Capiz and he confirmed the news… Read More »October 10, 1944
Last Saturday, the seventh, as I was raking and burning some leaves by our quarters, the news was passed along that the two camps were… Read More »Tues. Oct. 10/44