September 7, 1945
Major Orr and Lt. Wilson left for Osaka for food and information.
1945
September 6, 1945, Thursday
I wrote a letter to my wife, congratulating her on the occasion of her birthday on September 9. How painful! This is the first time… Read More »September 6, 1945, Thursday
September 6, 1945
Hemorrhoids a little better. Parachute material divided among us. Local Nips grudgingly turn over arms after some argument. Lt. Ole Johnson visited camp.
September 5, 1945, Wednesday
We seem to have been forgotten, not only by the Americans but also by our own government, and even by our most intimate friends. Is… Read More »September 5, 1945, Wednesday
September 5, 1945
Coffee, hard-tack, cheese and jam in AM, celebrating Smitty’s wedding anniversary. People report 10 kilos weight gain, despite over eating and sickness of some.
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 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