Dec. 6, 1941
December 6, 1941
Reported to 57th Inf (PS) as Bgd Surgeon. Col. Clarke CO of57th. Nice fellow will get started to work Monday the 8th; how true this
Edward R. Wernitznig
March 9, 1906 -- May 4, 1976), Captain in the U.S. Army serving in the 12th Medical Regiment of the Philippine Scouts. P.O.W.
Dec. 7th, 1941
December 7, 1941
Mary’s Birthday: Lim Con came over this afternoon so I bought Mary: 1 Mandarin coat, 2 prs. lounging pajamas, 1 knit blouse, 3 slips, 1
Dec. 8th, 1941
December 8, 1941
The event that everyone knew was to take place sooner or later took place. I went to work at 7:30 a.m. and saw Capt. Francis
Dec. 9th, 1941
December 9, 1941
At 3:00 AM awakened by small arms fire shooting at enemy planes overhead. Considerable enemy aerial observation during the day. Nichols Field and Neilson airport
December [15th], 1941
December 15, 1941
Moved from sugar central to a hacienda about 3 kilometer away. Were to stay until Christmas eve. On Dec. 13th officers of 57th were recommended
Dec. 15-16-17, 1941
December 17, 1941
Flights of 27 enemy bombers constantly overhead, keeping us in foxholes great deal of the time.
Dec. 18, 1941
December 18, 1941
Maj. Ruth 12th med. Bn. visited today and explained various forms I am to fill out. Raveston has his collecting company at GUAGUA. NELL near
Dec. 27th, 1941
December 27, 1941
CAPT McCurdy DC.: LTS. ROBINSON M.C. LT. LAMY M.C. reported for duty c. 57th.
Dec. 24-30, 1941
December 30, 1941
Left Del Carmen 9:00 PM 12/24 for position in vicinity of Angeles. Regt. C.P. 1 KM north of PORAC. Plenty of enemy aerial activity but
Dec. 31st, 1941
December 31, 1941
Promoted to rank of Major; first war promotion in the 57th. Helped Raulston take care of bomb casualties from ORANI. What a sight.
Jan. 1st, 1942
January 1, 1942
NEW YEAR’S DAY, what will 1942 bring for us. Many promotions in regiment today. No contact with enemy yet but considerable Japanese aerial observation.
Jan. 3, 1942
January 3, 1942
Capt. Francis & Earleen Allen ANC. married in field this evening.
Jan. 4th, 1942
January 4, 1942
First contact with enemy. Went up to see how 1st & 3rd Bn Aid Stations were functioning. 2nd Bn in reserve. Glattly and Peters went
Jan. 5-23, 1942
January 23, 1942
Constantly engaged with enemy. Both sides suffering considerable number of casualties. Enemy snipers inflicting damage to our men especially officers. Capt McCurdy D.C. killed by
Dec. 30th-Jan. 24th, 1942
January 24, 1942
Arrived Abucay 5:00 A.M. 12/30; preparation of Abucay defense position. C.P. 300 yds West of church in Abucay. Immediately began digging fox holes.
Jan. 24th, 1942
January 24, 1942
Withdrawal of the 57th from Abucay to vicinity Mt. Natib. Left Abucay at about 9:00 P.M. Traffic jam in BALANGA. While in town enemy opened
Jan. 25-26, 1942
January 26, 1942
In bivouac north of Limay; movement after dark on the 26th for area north of Mariveles to engage enemy at LONGOSKAWAYAN.
Jan. 27th-30th, 1942
January 30, 1942
Operation against enemy at LONGOSKAWAYAN POINT just beyond Mariveles. Enemy suffered heavy casualties. 2nd Bn 57th did most of the fighting. Enemy firmly entrenched in
Jan. 31st, 1942
January 31, 1942
Moved up to vicinty of KM 200 to halt enemy on several points. 45th Inf (PS) & Constabulary not having much luck against them.
Feb. 7th, 1942
February 7, 1942
Francis and I were to go to Hosps 1 & 2 Left KM 200 shortly before 2:00 P.M. with dive bombers overhead. At 2:02 P.M.
Feb. 8th to 12th Incl., 1942
February 12, 1942
Continued fighting to clean up the points. Tanks used against enemy; one tank had all men in it killed and burned to death. Had to
Feb. 1 to 13th, 1942
February 13, 1942
On the 1st we engaged the enemy on SILAIM POINT, ANAYSAN POINT and were to continue this through the 12th. Heavy action throughout this period
Feb. 13th to April 3rd, 1942
April 3, 1942
Moved from KM 200 to SIGNAL HILL for a much deserved rest. Movement without incident. Felt we would there only as few days before we
April 4th, 1942
April 4, 1942
Left late in AM for Gen. Hosp. # 1 at Little Baguio. Had supper at 4:00 P.M. Received word we were to move from signal
April 5th, 1942 Easter Sunday
April 5, 1942
Arrived at junction Trail 8 and 10 at 4:00 AM. Enemy took Mt Samat at 12:30 PM; this gives them observation for artillery fire. I
April 6th, 1942
April 6, 1942
Today seemed the longest day I have lived. Planes and artillery firing heard all day from dawn to dark. Believe it or not we had
April 7th, 1942
April 7, 1942
Bombers overhead shortly after dawn. Ceaseless flying of enemy observation and dive bombers. Regt CP moved forward about 300 yds on south slope of hill.
April 8th, 1942
April 8, 1942
We walked all night and arrived at # 2 at 7:40 AM. tired, hungry and clothes torn. Had only 1 raincoat, 1 gas mask, 1
April 9th, 1942
April 9, 1942
Bataan forces have surrendered however fighting continues in isolated spots due to all unit being unaware of the surrender. Heard nurses had left Mariveles for