November 26, 1944
While the planes continue unloading their fury upon the nerve of the Japanese defense—I admit that I was unable to put down in detail the… Read More »November 26, 1944
While the planes continue unloading their fury upon the nerve of the Japanese defense—I admit that I was unable to put down in detail the… Read More »November 26, 1944
Had only two air raids last night (11 p.m. & 4 a.m). A heavy day in the office. The eighth Army has disembarked and the… Read More »November 25, 1944 — Saturday
Santa Cruz and San Fernando. We sank 1 DD or DE, damaged others. All 7 ships in this convoy were sunk by our Task Group.… Read More »Nov. 25, 1944
Announcement of marriage of Kaye and Charlie on Thanksgiving Day is posted on the Bulletin Board, It is to be in church, by invitation only.… Read More »November 25, 1944
For the last three nights we have heard airplanes. The moon is very bright and they are flying in the moonlight. Jr. has been ill… Read More »November 25, 1944
Nov. 25th Air-raid siren at 7:30 – Bombing has started. At 4:00 PM the air raid alarm is still on – The bombing has been… Read More »November 25, 1944
Distressingly tired and ill again, and though I tried to conceal it from Catesy, I knew that he knew. Knowing that he was worried about… Read More »November 25, 1944
5:05 p.m. Went to Director General Yoshida’s apartment where I had the pleasure of meeting very encouraging men like ___________________ Nakashima, director of the New Philippine… Read More »November 25, 1944
Arrived Philippine Islands. Guarding Leyte Gulf in company with: NEW MEXICO (BB 40) COLORADO (BB 45) MARYLAND (BB 464) WEST VIRGINIA (BB 48) CTG 77.2… Read More »Nov. 25, 1944