Feb. 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
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
The same half-boring, half-scary life. Early in the afternoon Papa, Frank and Nong came home with 3 bayongful of money. (Papa had mortgaged the farm.)… Read More »Saturday, February 3, 1945
A very bright-red red letter day! Everything went along as usual, performance of routine duties, exchanging of rumors; evening chow, and then—six American planes flying… Read More »2/3/45
Well, looks like the Japs are getting ready to evacuate Manila and suburbs. Lots of fires early this morning — they are destroying supplies and… Read More »February 3, 1945
Every day is about the same. Early in the morning planes flew over scouting the waterfront for ships. Yesterday a gasoline depot and a motorboat… Read More »February 3, 1945