November 27, 1944 — Monday
Another wet day. I met General Willoughby going to his quarters at 12:20 p.m. He told me that early this morning 3 a.m. three Japanese… Read More »November 27, 1944 — Monday
Another wet day. I met General Willoughby going to his quarters at 12:20 p.m. He told me that early this morning 3 a.m. three Japanese… Read More »November 27, 1944 — Monday
Oura had a row with Carl yesterday, telling Carl this was Japanese soil and Carl retorted, “No, it isn’t—it’s American soil and if you wait… Read More »November 27, 1944
Last night we could hear the sound of machine guns and trench mortars in the distance. Once when we had three Japanese visitors, one of… Read More »November 27, 1944
6:35 p.m. At the Manila Hotel I met Mr. __________________ Taka, the only new man to me in the gathering as the others were already known… Read More »November 27, 1944
Unable to write during last few days because of my malaria. I didn’t feel like doing anything. Felt like the old days in Bataan and… Read More »November 27, 1944
First attack of cruise. About 15 suicide planes came in with simulated IFF while we were fueling. Cast off all lines and formed a huge… Read More »Nov. 27, 1944
Yet another night of alerts, but they didn’t come directly over us. The moon is nearing the full and the nights are clear. The Air… Read More »27 November 1944
Have had laryngitis for 21; hours, but am able to continue working. There are some repercussions on pay, but in general it is very popular, as… Read More »November 27, 1944
First attack of cruise. About 15 suicide planes came in with simulated IFF while we were fueling. Cast off all lines and formed a huge… Read More »November 27, 1944