[Separate sheet dated]
Jan. 11th
Only a scoop of watery rice mush for breakfeast – But our hopes were never higher! The Jap radio said this morning that they were repulsing our landings at Lingayen which had started on the 6th (5 days ago!)
There are rumors of a task force & convoy outside Manila Bay – Demolition work is continuing –
I am probably under 100 lbs again but it won’t be long – Dorita & the children, thanks to the extra food, are holding up well –
[Separate undated sheet]
Bombing and strafing this afternoon – Large fires started –
Reports of landings are becoming more definite –
Food tonight very skimpy.
Another man died at 900 PM this evening – 2 more are dying – Many are
Fainting in line41 –