December 8, 1941
December 8, 1941
bid A farewell, got car, packed. “A” is her code for [John Vincent] Phillips or for American soldiers, depending on the context.
Claire Phillips
(December 2, 1907 – May 22, 1960), her code name was "High Pockets." American-born entertainer, bar owner, and spy for the Allied cause who was awarded the Medal of Freedom.
December 9, 1941
December 9, 1941
Bomb Cavite — hit oil tank — big fire & smoke seen in Manila — dog fight Manila bay — sink ships in bay. Bombs
December 10, 1941
December 10, 1941
Nicols & Clark field also Ft. McKinley bombed & strafed. Permit to leave city. stall Cav.– road bombed — 7. A arrives-go Pilar-100 stops—no car
December 13, 1941
December 13, 1941
Market at Balanga carrotela — 3P — 1K. 30 minutes wonder if trunk in M. safe. Only brought 2 bags with about 3 changes of
December 14, 1941
December 14, 1941
Hold school for native children to kill time. First class 10 Last class maybe 100–
December 15, 1941
December 15, 1941
see funny sights at town pump out side my window. Natives climb trees to look in at me if I don’t come out. Bombing far
December 24, 1941
December 24, 1941
Infected toe; call Dr. removes toe nail, very painful. Must stay in bed. No co. for dinner Xmas.
February 27, 1942
February 27, 1942
We all have head lice and fleas. . . . There are rats, also snakes.
February 28, 1942
February 28, 1942
Five more deaths by malaria. Twenty now. All others moved down hill to get away from fever up here. In the three huts we are
March 28, 1942
March 28, 1942
One son and one daughter [got] fever[s] today. Guess I’m next.
April 14, 1942
April 14, 1942
…so loud we must shout to be heard. We’re in a tight spot, but can move. Pray we come through safe.
June 4, 1942
June 4, 1942
[feeling like] the girl in Rebecca,… this is a rich relation’s home, not mine… eating like a pig …everything tastes so good.
November 15, 1942
November 15, 1942
Only bare necessities now. Everything stay[s] high. Hard to make both ends meet.
November 20, 1942
November 20, 1942
Had to drink to the death of more and smile. Not easy.
January 30, 1943
January 30, 1943
Pray to God I can see him. If I don’t see [him] soon I’ll go crazy. Think of him every day. Can’t get him off
January 23-30, 1943
January 30, 1943
I don’t know how long I can take this face slapping. Twice tonight… Leg better today. But still swollen. God how I hate them.
February 17, 1943
February 17, 1943
Have colonel where I want him. Madly in love with me . . . I know he’ll do anything I ask him now.
March 6, 1943
March 6, 1943
Fear for my sanity, really. My book is a comfort. Can let my hair down to it and it alone.
March 24, 1943
March 24, 1943
…employees think I’m crazy. Don’t understand when I drink to downfall of England and America with finger crossed. Hard to do but must do.
April 24, 1943
April 24, 1943
Phil Darling, Father Buttenbruck arrived, said you died July 27. I know it’s not true. I know you wouldn’t leave me. I’ll always wait for
July 4, 1943
July 4, 1943
S. weiasil se ason and Cheasik Per son se a sons, a re a sived. Must get Ea sall to theasem Claire helped translate portions
July 27-29, 1943
July 29, 1943
…a quiet day gathering money, clothes etc for your remaining friends. That’s the best I could do to commemorate your memory. My only regret is:
May 22, 1944
May 22, 1944
waiting for my call to school [This is the last entry in the diary.]