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
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
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
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
Kyoto party returned 10 PM with truck load of surplus supplies from other camps. Everyone up the rest of the night distributing and eating.
I have been asked many times how the Japanese financed themselves during their regime. They came here bringing with them Japanese military notes. It can… Read More »August 31, 1945, Friday
Lv Camp Morgan 8:45 AM., arr. Antipolo, Rizal, 7:30 PM.
Taruc and Alejandrino left this morning. It is reported that there is terrible inflation in Manila. Prices, especially of foodstuffs, are very high. Rice, for… Read More »August 30, 1945, Thursday
Final payment of wages ¥ 1947.84. Canteen fund ¥ 30. Col. Unruh, Capt. Lineberry, Lt. Gus Johnson, Jack Ryder left for Kyoto by truck 11… Read More »August 30, 1945
Taruc and Alejandrino, the two communists or ex-communits and Hukbulahaps, were notified yesterday that they were leaving for Manila today. This morning they left by… Read More »August 29, 1945, Wednesday