January 14, 1945 — Sunday
In Tacloban. Attended 9 a.m Mass and then went to the office. Lunched with Captain Hunt, Lieutenant Klenn & Capt. Minas. Spent afternoon at home… Read More »January 14, 1945 — Sunday
In Tacloban. Attended 9 a.m Mass and then went to the office. Lunched with Captain Hunt, Lieutenant Klenn & Capt. Minas. Spent afternoon at home… Read More »January 14, 1945 — Sunday
Why is Col. Andrews killing the pig? Poor creature! He is a lively animal. Poor thing! My heart goes with him. It’s amazing how my… Read More »17th day Jan. 13, 1945
Bombers went north; heavy bombing in hills beyond Marquina River. We have very little food, only 1/4 pint of weed soup at noon. The night… Read More »Jan. 13, 1945
When, the historians get around to studying the question whether this war was premeditated by Japan, they will be puzzled by the fact that Japan… Read More »13th January 1945
Thin mush and hot water for breakfast and thinner soup for lunch. For supper, a stew made of corn meal, a few kidney beans, camotes… Read More »January 13, 1945
In Tacloban. Spent day busy in the office. Had luncheon at the home of Lieutenant & Mrs. Quejado Philippine Constabulary. Attended buffet dinner in the… Read More »January 13, 1945 — Saturday
American planes in great numbers are out again, flying over our place. Is there a landing in Batangas? I felt like saying “Hello, Walt” when… Read More »16th day, Jan. 12, 1945
[Separate sheet dated] Jan. 12th (1945) Landings began Jan. 6th – MacArthur & staff landed Jan. 9th. 9:48 A.M. – Lingayen, Damartis, Dayupan, Mahilaoe taken… Read More »January 12, 1945
Tremendous explosions, rifle and machine gun fire in city