Feb. 16, 1945, Friday
Spent day in street near gate, saw Mr. Woo and Mr. Leong Ah Whay, they are helping to look for family. Battle still rages.
Spent day in street near gate, saw Mr. Woo and Mr. Leong Ah Whay, they are helping to look for family. Battle still rages.
I sallied forth today to stock up on food. The market is burned, but people are bringing in a few fish and eggs and vegetables… Read More »February 16, 1945
One Martin shot down. One heavy tank is seen … the enemy comes fighting vigorously and bravely using superior weapons. The automatic rifle is one… Read More »16 Feb. ’45
An early alarm routed us out of bed. There were no planes overhead but the Japanese radio said that an American task force was attacking… Read More »16th February 1945
Return to Umingan.
The Japanese came that night looking for Filipino women. Nobody slept.
Was processed by USAFFE, filed affidavit regard service with Army. CHARLIE and NENA came to me on Espana Street in front of Camp about 3:30… Read More »Feb. 15, 1945, Thursday
Friendly planes cannot be used. Tanks approach, it becomes a fierce fight. We have many disadvantages. Five men from this Machine Gun Unit went to… Read More »15 Feb. ’45
The Asahi warned that “we must expect the danger of the enemy fleet invading the coastal waters of our mainland with separate campaign objectives.” A… Read More »15th February 1945