February 7, 1942
February 7, 1942
I was at Corregidor Wharf to welcome M/S Kolambugan that arrived 0730 today from another “smuggling trip to Looc Cove” similar to what we did
Ramon A. Alcaraz
(August 15, 1915 — June 25, 2009), member of the first cadre of officers for the Philippine Navy (Offshore Patrol of the Philippine Army); founder of the Philippine Marines.
February 21, 1942
February 21, 1942
Finally, a composite unit from the PC, 26th Cavalry, 71st Div, PAAC and even Ateneo ROTC Volunteers annihilated the remaining enemy forces at Silaim-Anyasan Pts.
February 25, 1942
February 25, 1942
All Quiet continue in all fronts. Major Sidney Huff summoned me to USAFFE HQ and his purpose is to “borrow” the inflatable rubber raft of
March 15, 1942
March 15, 1942
Pres. Quezon left Corregidor 20 days ahead of Gen MacArthur who wanted his Compadre (Quezon) to proceed to Australia per invitation of FDR. But Quezon,
March 22, 1942
March 22, 1942
The “Lull In Bataan” continues on its 28th day but let me continue with more additional details learned from Major Romulo’s office about the dramatic
May 10,1942
May 10, 1942
I learned today that even if Gen. Jonathan Wainwright attempted to surrender only Corregidor and the surrounding Fortresses at Caballo, Carabao and El Fraile Island, (Forts Mills,
May 15, 1942
May 15, 1942
Since the Fall of Bataan, several small group of guerrilla units started organizing in Central Luzon led by escaped Bataan USAFFE officers according to Judge
May 20, 1942
May 20, 1942
Lt. Col. Nakar’s unsurrendered USFIP Unit in NL were remnants of 11th & 71st Div. cut off from Bataan, reorganized per Gen. MacArthur’s order as
May 25, 1942
May 25, 1942
Lt. Col. Jesse T. Trayvick USA, Wainwright’s emissary traveling under a flag of truce accompanied by a representative of Gen. Homma, did not find difficulties
May 31, 1942
May 31, 1942
It is reported that the transfer of the about 6,000 surviving American Bataan Death Marchers from the POW Camp O’Donnell to Cabanatuan is about completed.
June 5, 1942
June 5, 1942
I am surprised to learn today that my high school mentor in Math is among the American POWs in Cabanatuan. He was seen by a
June 10,1942
June 10, 1942
This is my 62nd day as POW in Malolos Camp. Today, for the second time since last month, Judge Roldan shared with me for a few
June 16,1942
June 16, 1942
The Malolos Women’s Club under the leadership of Mrs. Cristina Magsaysay Cuenca continues to help the Malolos POWs. As mentioned before, when they found out
June 20, 1942
June 20, 1942
Today, being a Saturday, Bulacan Gov. Emilio Rustia attended the weekend evening Mass with us at POW Camp Malolos. After the services by Fr. Lipana,
June 25,1942
June 25, 1942
Today I got good and bad news. The good news from Mrs. Cristina Magsaysay Cuenca is that according to reliable information from the Japanese Adm.,
June 30,1942
June 30, 1942
Per my request, Mrs. Cristina M. Cuenca, Malolos Women’s Club President, asked Bulacan Gov. Rustia to find out from the Japanese Adm. if the Malolos
July 11, 1942
July 11, 1942
Today is a happy-sad day for me. After going around Camp O’Donnell the past three days, I finally found PMA classmates Bart Cabangbang, Tom Tirona
July 14, 1942
July 14, 1942
Despite previous announcements that all sick POWs in Capas would be released, as in fact many were released already, there are still many sick POWs
July 17, 1942
July 17, 1942
Yesterday morning, Cav. Maning Gomez ’41, my irrepressible ExO, after coming from our Bulletin Board excitedly exclaimed, “Eureka, we will be liberated from Capas tomorrow.”
August 1,1942
August 1, 1942
Rejuvenation Training for the 1,400 POW here had been going on for over two weeks now under a Japanese Adm. team headed by Mr. Hamamoto
August 3, 1942
August 3, 1942
The subjects discussed during the Rejuvenation Training Seminar type of lectures were varied, relevant, interesting to me although dismissed by most as “brain washers.” I
August 5, 1942
August 5, 1942
When the 1,400 POW names were posted in the Camp O’Donnell BB last Jul. 16, it was announced that they are comparatively the healthy survivors
August 10, 1942
August 10, 1942
Today is Graduation Day for all POWs that underwent the Rejuvenation Training. After a brief but impressive ceremony at the Camp Dau FA Auditorium, each
August 27, 1942
August 27, 1942
Since my release as a POW last Aug 10, I’ve appreciated my freedom and Jap benevolence, the only tangible among numerous rhetorics. Our people can
August 30, 1942
August 30, 1942
In compliance with my POW Release Paper, I reported at 1400 today at Torres High School, Gagalangin, Manila. I found this old Manila HS is
September 2, 1942
September 2, 1942
The BC Academy Classes Opening ceremonies yesterday was brief but informative with a bit of surprise. There is a list of Sec. A & Sec. B
September 4, 1942
September 4, 1942
Yesterday PM, Lt. Gomez & I were given special instructions on Japanese drill commands preparatory to our close order drill sked this PM. By this time
September 7, 1942
September 7, 1942
I enjoyed my weekend with my family at Tenneessee St., Malate and my visit at UST where my father in law, Richard, and sister in
September 11, 1942
September 11, 1942
BCA Academics are progressing smoothly. However, every passing day I come to know my classmates individually that today I can say I know all of
September 18, 1942
September 18, 1942
It is my impression that, since majority of the members of our class are PCA graduates and former Constabulary Os, we are generally in favor