December 8, 1944
Today is the third anniversary of the war. Last night I was awakened by the sound of an explosion somewhere in the distance. At noon… Read More »December 8, 1944
Today is the third anniversary of the war. Last night I was awakened by the sound of an explosion somewhere in the distance. At noon… Read More »December 8, 1944
Very early that morning we put off to sea after some delay and after repeated persuasions to stay because the invasion of Masbate was anticipated… Read More »December 8, 1944
11:25 a.m. Mr. Mori dropped in so we could go out together * * * and I exchanged views on activities for the youth movement. 3:30… Read More »December 8, 1944
Rescript Day – Japanese office closed. Tobacco promised for tomorrow. JCM is cutting wood supply which means we must cook steamed rice instead of lugao.
A few days ago, our Chief of Police surprised us with a strange action. He posted his officers at all intersections of Session Road—the Escolta… Read More »December 8, 1944
I found out that at 6 p.m. last night two Japanese transport planes using U.S. Army Air Corps radar IFF managed to come in for… Read More »December 7, 1944 — Thursday
Last night was quiet and we all slept well. Our “fortification” is finished and we feel safer. I sent John to Iloilo to buy Lipton’s… Read More »December 7, 1944
Relieved from kitchen hot water detail, no gas, not enough wood; Japs forbid cutting any more trees in front compound as they use them to… Read More »Dec. 7, 1944
Death this morning of Lee H. Shipman, Pvt 803rd Engr. – cause -beri-beri and malnutrition with bacillary dysentery – acute – confirmed by autopsy. (NB,… Read More »December 7, 1944