7 Feb. ’45
February 7, 1945
150 guerrillas were disposed of tonight. I personally stabbed and killed 10.
Unidentified Japanese Soldier
Identified only as “Member 9th Shipping Engineer Regiment, Japanese Army” whose diary was recovered by American troops and included in war trial documents.
8 Feb. ’45
February 8, 1945
Guarded over 1,164 guerrillas who were newly brought in today.
9 Feb. ’45
February 9, 1945
Burned 1000 guerrillas to death tonight. [most probably Fort Santiago]
13 Feb. ’45
February 13, 1945
Enemy tanks are lurking in the vicinity of Banzai Bridge [Jones Bridge]. Our attack preparation has been completed. I am now on guard duty at