Saturday, Feb. 3, 1945
We saw the fires across the river, otherwise we had no knowledge of what was going on in the other side. The bridges had been… Read More »Saturday, Feb. 3, 1945
We saw the fires across the river, otherwise we had no knowledge of what was going on in the other side. The bridges had been… Read More »Saturday, Feb. 3, 1945
At dawn, we are here in Kwajalein. Our friend Major bone is here to meet us. We take coffee in the mess hall. We are… Read More »38th Day, Feb. 3, 1945
All last night great explosions of oil and ammunition dumps in the Maraquina Valley; Terrific fires the length of the valley; This is a very… Read More »FEBRUARY 3, 1945*******************
[Met Willloughby]. He broke the news that I should be under 8th Army in the near future and arranged that I should have lunch with… Read More »February 3, 1945
At dusk, we saw a silent line of Japanese in blue shirts creep from the gate to the front door. They went through the long… Read More »Feb. 3, 1945
After dark rifle fire is heard. It can be estimated that the strength of the enemy’s motorized unit is approximately three battalions. All personnel will… Read More »3 Feb. ’45
With the Americans at the gates of Manila the official Imperial Rule Assistance Association called a “Victory in the Philippines” rally at the Hibiya public… Read More »3rd February 1945
A never-to-be forgotten day for the internees and prisoners of Santo Tomas and Bilibid Prison (old). It was about 5:30 p.m. when we heard repeated… Read More »February 3, 1945 — LIBERATION DAY
’Twas the night before Christmas and all through the house . . . No, that’s not night, I’m mixed up. All through the house everybody’s… Read More »February 3, 1945