August 26 Wednesday 1942
August 26, 1942
Today in general was a depressing day due to heavy rains. I concentrated on studying the “Jesuit Code of Liberal Education” and “The new Deal”
Anonymous American POW
From names mentioned in the entries, it seems the author was an officer, a Catholic, and had the nickname, “Mac”. The names of certain American officers suggests, in turn, the possibility that the diary dates from the period that American P.O.W.s were incarcerated in Camp Casisang in Malaybalay, Bukidnon.
August 27 Thursday 1942
August 27, 1942
Most of our organized work this morning was on the club house. The porch is completed now. An enlisted detail put the roof on this
August 28 Friday 1942
August 28, 1942
A quiet day. Rains still in abundance. Rumors are persistent that Davao has been bombed. Also a rumor is circulating that the Nips are going
August 29 Saturday 1942
August 29, 1942
Pursuant to Chastaine’s instructions, we work this morning for an hour and a half cutting grass. Personally I don’t mind this work as it is
Sept. 3 Thursday 1942
September 3, 1942
Had a little mixup over the cutting of grass this morning.
Sept. 4, Friday 1942
September 4, 1942
General Vachon came up looking for me early this morning. He was really stewing.
Sept. 5, Saturday 1942
September 5, 1942
Spent the morning the getting the data.for the General. Took it down this afternoon. He was satisfied. Said goodbye to him at the same time.
Sept. 6 Sunday 1942
September 6, 1942
Went to mass early this morning before breakfast. Around nine thirty, George came in and told me that the colonels and generals were leaving
Sept. 7, 1942 — Monday
September 7, 1942
Labor day in a prison camp. At breakfast Lewis announced that hereafter the calisthenics will be at 8:30 each morning. He also announce the end
Sept. 8, 1942 Tuesday
September 8, 1942
Calisthenics held this morning at 8330: The instructor was more concerned with form than with giving fifteen minutes of good exercise. There should be less
Sept. 10 Thursday 1942
September 10, 1942
Calesthenics were much more satisfactory this morning. Breitling was in charge. His exercises were the first that I could call of any value. Nelson was