April 30, 1942
Hosp. # 1 Bataan, P.I. April 30 12:05 AM. Warned to be ready to leave hospital for PW Camp at any time — left at… Read More »April 30, 1942
William P. Oliver
(June 1, 1913 — October ?, 1944), 1st Lieutenant, US Army; P.O.W., perished on Arisan Maru in October, 1944.
May 1, 1942
Taken by truck to San Fernando & there stripped of razor, small knife, silver pencil, flash light, cigarette case, Compass, etc whistle & letters from… Read More »May 1, 1942
May 2, 1942
Getting rattled a bit. Three meals of rice –1st with sugar, second with squash, 3rd with comotes– plenty to eat but we need proteins &… Read More »May 2, 1942
May 3, 1942
Sunday — went to church with Dixon — went to see Col G in the afternoon. Tex Hill Dixon, Miles & I had the last… Read More »May 3, 1942
May 4, 1942
Gave Col G. half of my soap & half (2) of my cigarettes. Hill sent a cigar for me I gave the Sp Troops gang… Read More »May 4, 1942
May 5, 1942
— Rumors too numerous to record — All false but one is wild enough — to merit writing down. Some driver reported that Manila papers… Read More »May 5, 1942
May 6, 1942
— Many versions of the “exchange” are floating around. We pay little attention but they are good to listen to despite the part that there… Read More »May 6, 1942
May 7, 1942
— Will begin a log of rumors in order to amuse myself. Cooler last 2 days. Gen. Brougher inspected Casual Area this morning. Back still… Read More »May 7, 1942
May 8, 1942
— Arrived Manila one year ago today. Wiley, Ed & I here out of 5. Rumors good but nothing confirmed — Back very mean in… Read More »May 8, 1942