September 4, 1945, Tuesday
According to the radio, the occupation of Japan by the American Army was proceeding smoothly. The General Headquarters was established in Yokohama. MacArthur lives at… Read More »September 4, 1945, Tuesday
September 1945
September 4, 1945
Still painfully abed but much interesting reading in state-side magazines. Miss the ads, deleted from special overseas editions.
September 3, 1945, Monday
General Yamashita, the Japanese Commander-in-Chief in the Philippines, surrendered with thousands of his men in Baguio in the presence of Lt. Gen. Wainright. He was… Read More »September 3, 1945, Monday
September 3, 1945
Labor day. I had to quit galley because I have worst attack of piles I’ve ever had. Plenty to eat, liberty to go about, and… Read More »September 3, 1945
September 2, 1945, Sunday
Big day. Historical Day. The surrender document of Japan was signed on board the Missouri, a 45,000 ton dreadnaught, in Tokyo, by Foreign Minister Shigimatsu… Read More »September 2, 1945, Sunday
September 2, 1945
At 4 PM the United States flag was raised over our camp, now named Camp Mallette. Ferris asked me at 9 AM to work in… Read More »September 2, 1945
September 1, 1945, Saturday
I am sick. I have fever and eruptions cover my whole body. How I remember my wife and children! How I miss their loving care!… Read More »September 1, 1945, Saturday
September 1, 1945
Kyoto party returned 10 PM with truck load of surplus supplies from other camps. Everyone up the rest of the night distributing and eating.
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