Jan. 9, 1945
There have been stealing, thieving etc. since the return of McKinley group – something we had almost forgotten about. Capt. Jack Comstock M.C. appointed investigating… Read More »Jan. 9, 1945
There have been stealing, thieving etc. since the return of McKinley group – something we had almost forgotten about. Capt. Jack Comstock M.C. appointed investigating… Read More »Jan. 9, 1945
After a long absence, I visited the motor vehicle repair shop. Today, the shop is a lonely place. The prisoners of war who were assisting… Read More »January 9, 1945
“A-Day”. Entered Lingayen Gulf last night. Heavy bombardment began at dawn. Zero hour — 0930.
People stand in line and beg for potato skins, then cook them over a smouldering stove, out in the hot sun, fanning and blowing the… Read More »Jan. 9th, 1945
I am tired from a day’s work, and full as a tick from a good meal. There was much air activity today. Dozens of planes… Read More »Tues. Jan. 9/45
The Great Day, our Great Day! The troops have landed on Luzon, at Lingayan Bay. That’s just where the Japs landed. I had my money… Read More »January 9, 1945
Mush, coco-milk, and coffee, so called for breakfast. Forty seven of our B-24’s came over this morning. They done their bombing and as far as… Read More »January 9, 1945
In Tacloban. General MacArthur landed at 10:30 a.m. in Lingayen.
We are sending Roxas & Diza back to Panay with certain things—soap and canned food—but more to look things over there & report. Being out… Read More »12th day, Jan. 8, 1945