February 4, 1945
The advance troops of the liberators entered Manila last night after thirty-seven long months since the remaining troops of the USAFFE retreated to Bataan. We… Read More »February 4, 1945
February 4, 1945
February 4, 1945 — Sunday
Got up at 5 a.m. Attended Mass at 6 a.m. Left at 9 a.m. on a B-24 with President Osmeña for Lingayen. Our plane was… Read More »February 4, 1945 — Sunday
Feb. 4, 1945
The liberated part of camp had good field rations this breakfast even though the soldiers were very short of food; but we had no breakfast; we… Read More »Feb. 4, 1945
February 4, 1945
[Met Gen. Stivers] I was given the key to the city. He took me over to the G-1 Section who is directly concerned with clearing… Read More »February 4, 1945
4 Feb. ’45
The rifle fire is getting closer and closer. Howitzer shells fall near; there is great danger. Took cover. The reports are bad. Combat rations distributed.
4th February 1945
A warning went out today for a possible big raid, Someone has figured it out that the Americans come every eight days and they came… Read More »4th February 1945
February 4, 1945
Sunday, came the dawn. We had stayed up most of the night, but no liberation our side. The city is in flames across the river,… Read More »February 4, 1945
Sunday, February 4, 1945
After Mass we went to market again. The girls dropped by from home and told us that Emy said that there was news from the… Read More »Sunday, February 4, 1945
Feb. 4, 1945
About 10 A.M. we saw Carl go out the gate to join Major Wilson in receiving orders and release from Major Ebiko and Yamato, who at last… Read More »Feb. 4, 1945