Jan. 7, 1942
January 7, 1942
Looked over the area with a view of defending it when and if the Japs should come.
John P. Horan IV
(July 5, 1891 — July 31, 1985), Colonel. Commanding officer of Camp John Hay at the outbreak of World War II. Received USAFFE permission to organize a guerrilla unit, the 121st Infantry Regiment. Surrendered, May 10, 1942.
Jan. 8, 1942
January 8, 1942
Two civilians, mining engineers, named Ordum and Sauter came in today. Wish I could have asked them in with us at the Padres’. But we
April 9, 1942
April 9, 1942
Gilter, Harris, OBrien, Nagel and Greer came up this afternoon. Had a large crowd for dinner.
April 10, 1942
April 10, 1942
Here it is. Received word from Gen. Wainwright authorizing me to assemble our PA trainees into the 121st Infantry PA. This gives me something definite
April 11, 1942
April 11, 1942
Back to Lubuagan. Phoned Capt Heinrich with the echelon at Bontoc to get the Bn Cmdrs. together as I would come down immediately to make
April 12, 1942
April 12, 1942
Back to Bontoc. Had conference with Heinrich, Stephens and Johnson about the organization. Johnson takes the 1st Bn. n the southern part of the Mt.
April 13, 1942
April 13, 1942
Capt Stephens left this morning for Angaki to give the dope to Capt Peryam and then on to Langangilang to organize his own unit.
April 14, 1942
April 14, 1942
Made final arrangements for Heinrich to carry on with the forward echelon. Have a lot of messages I want to sent to USFIP.
April 15, 1942
April 15, 1942
Back to Lubuagan. The road is in very bad shape. There have been a lot of slides that were only partially removed. As soon as
April 18, 1942
April 18, 1942
Gen. Wainwright says to carry on with our organization and to hamper the enemy all we can either by direct attack, by destroying transportation routes
April 19, 1942
April 19, 1942
Nagel, Ziegler, McPhail, Bowen, OBrien, Ziaga, Harris, Crosby, Ellett, and Bucey were made 2d Lts. A great many of the Airwarn Co. were made Sgts
April 20, 1942
April 20, 1942
Capt Calvert and Lt Murphy are reported to have escaped from within the enemy lines and are now enroute north to join us. Thanks heavens
April 21, 1942
April 21, 1942
Tues. Finished my work at BB and back to Lubuagan. Brought a dandy cook back with me to help out in the Mess. Sgt. Brazelton
April 22, 1942
April 22, 1942
Radio announce somewhat ominously “Corregidor still holds.” Sounds somewhat dubious as it they expect soon to fall. Brazelton back to the Mts.
April 23, 1942
April 23, 1942
Chaplain Nagel and I went down to Pesao to spend the night in conference with Major Glitter. He had heard that Lt. Col. Warner had
April 24, 1942
April 24, 1942
Glitter and I had a lot to talk about as to future plan of operation. He went back to Bontoc and I came on here.
April 25, 1942
April 25, 1942
Everyone seems rather optimistic over conditions. American planes have bombed Tokyo and several other cities in Japan.
April 26, 1942
April 26, 1942
Sunday again. Mr. Nagel preached a fine sermon this morning. Quite a few people present including many Americans. Had a dandy dinner. The new cook
April 27, 1942
April 27, 1942
Word received that the enemy is pushing north over, Belete Pass enroute into the Cagayan Valley. Hope he stays there.
April 28, 1942
April 28, 1942
The Japs at km 102 Mt. Trail attacked out force at Mt. Data. Still holding. Big victory parade in Manila. Japs promised to immediately occupy