25th July, 1945
For two weeks now the amazing American task force has raged like a typhoon along the Pacific coast of the Japanese homeland; yesterday it struck… Read More »25th July, 1945
July 1945
July 24, 1945
Received Spanish War Pension Checks for period July 1st, 1944 to April 30, 1945, total $500.00.
24th July, 1945
Near midnight on the 22nd a Japanese convoy moving under heavy rainclouds suddenly it came upon eight American destroyers about 20 kilometers off the southern… Read More »24th July, 1945
July 23, 1945 Monday
The newspapers bring two pieces of news; one elated us, and the other alarmed us. The first seems to indicate an early end of the… Read More »July 23, 1945 Monday
23rd July, 1945
The railway volunteer fighting corps will be formally organized on the 1st of next month.
22nd July, 1945
Sights in the mountain resort of Gora: A Japanese sporting a buckle labeled “Philippine Commonwealth”; A Japanese boy playing with a model airplane but this… Read More »22nd July, 1945
July 21, 1945 Saturday
This is inspection day. We prepared our bed, baggage, everything. My family will be surprised at how well I can arrange my things. This is… Read More »July 21, 1945 Saturday
July 20, 1945 Friday
At about ten o’clock this morning, we were advised that Col. Gilfilan, the Superintendent, wanted to see Mr. Paredes, Gen. Francisco and me. We all… Read More »July 20, 1945 Friday
July 19, 1945 Thursday
The kind of food they give us varies. Yesterday, we had for the first time fresh fish for dinner. We certainly enjoyed it very much.… Read More »July 19, 1945 Thursday