Mch 4th 1899
March 4, 1899
We sighted land again today It is the northern coast of Luzon, the largest island of the Phil.[ippine] group. Running slowly down the coast we
William R. Johnson
(December 5, 1880 -- March 18, 1952). Originally Corporal, Company K of 22nd Regiment, U.S. Infantry as of January 3, 1899, arriving in the Philippines March 4, 1899, and serving as such until he resigned in July, 1899 (he was reappointed to the same rank one year later); made Quartermaster Sergeant in October, 1901 until mustered out in December of that year.
Mch 5th 1899
March 5, 1899
We dis-embarked today and are camped along the beach on the Luneta, The Filipino is a heathen looking thing half-nude and so lazy he can
Mrch 6th 1899
March 6, 1899
We broke camp and marched down the Luneta (the fashionable driveway) to Malate, a suberb of the city, and were assigned to barracks, which are
Mrch 7th 1899
March 7, 1899
Was up in the city today and also seen the sights in the old Walled city. which is surrounded by a thick wall and was
Mrch 10th 1899
March 10, 1899
Today I went over to Cavite and seen the ships of the Spaniards that Dewey had sunk.
Mrch 12th 1899
March 12, 1899
We marched out of Manila amid the playing of bands, to a place called San Pedro Macarti [Macati] about 4 miles east. The insurgents are
Mrch 13th 1899
March 13, 1899
The line advanced today and here was the place I had my baptism of fire We fought all day, driving the rebels before us and
Mrch 20th 1899
March 20, 1899
Returned toManila after a weeks hard campaigning Pvt. [August] Schmidt was shot in the arm during the last engagement.
Mrch 24th 1899
March 24, 1899
Started on the expedition against Mololos [Malolos], the capitol of the insurgents It is situated 30 miles up the Manila and Dagupan R.R. the only
Mrch 25th 1899
March 25, 1899
At Daybreak the lines advanced toward the rebel’s position who were well entrenched, after about an hours fighting they retreated in disorder across the River
Mch 26th 1899
March 26, 1899
Mr Rebel is still across the river at day light. The 22 Infty went down the river and crossed it about a mile below, and
Mch 27th 1899
March 27, 1899
Have driven the insurgents steadily forward almost to their Cap.[ital] which we expect to enter soon. Have had lots of hardship etc and I have
Mch 29th 1899
March 29, 1899
Mololos [Malolos] has fallen. We entered the place with but slight resistance, the rebels went out as we came in. and by the looks of
Apl 1st 1899
April 1, 1899
Returned to Manila by rail as the Engineer Corp had repaired the road as we had advanced. The regiments that had participated in the campaign
Apl 5th 1899
April 5, 1899
Today we went out to Pasay trenches to relieve the 14th Infty which is going up on the Laguna de Bay (lake) to take a
Apl 19th 1899
April 19, 1899
Return to Manila after 14 days of vigilance–We were attacked most ever night by the rebs We are under orders to prepare for a long
Apl 21st 1899
April 21, 1899
We left Manila (for good) with a force comprising the 22 Infty, 3rd U.S. Infty. 4th U.S. Cav. 1st Oregon Vol. 2nd Ore. Vol., 13th
Apl 22nd 1899
April 22, 1899
We had an engagement at Novelitche [Novaliches] 15 miles Northeast of Manila.
Apl 28th 1899
April 28, 1899
After hard marching we arrived at Angot [Angat] about 40 miles from Manila. We are without rations and it is raining most all the time.
May 4 1899
May 4, 1899
An amnesty has been declared so we are still waiting for the result while the “rebs” are building more trenches
May 5th 1899
May 5, 1899
The treaty is off and today we advanced toward Bustos a stronghold of insurrectos. Will take it tomorrow perhaps with a sharp “scrap.”
May 6th 1899
May 6, 1899
Bustos is taken after a hard fight, the day was so hot and sultry that several men were exhausted and are in a pitiful condition.
May 7th 1899
May 7, 1899
We crossed the Ipo River today and entered Baliway [Baliuag] with but slight resistance We found lots of fine old wine at this place.
May 15th 1899
May 15, 1899
After a weeks good rest and with full supplies we left Baliway [Baliuag] today and struck out farther into the wilds. Most all the villages
May 16th 1899
May 16, 1899
We passed through the city of San Miguel de Mayuma [Mayumo] today, the Division Scouts took the town which shows that the enemy is somewhat
May 17th 1899
May 17, 1899
We pressed rapidly onward in the hopes of reaching San Isidro in time to rescue about 20 Americans among them is Lieut. [J. C.] Gilmore
May 19th 1899
May 19, 1899
Still we advance; leaving San Isidro we had but gone about 5 miles untill we ran into an ambuscade. They (rebels) killed 7 of our
May 20th 1899
May 20, 1899
Are in Arayat tonight here we met the 9th and 17th Infty who have not been on the islands long. We are in the Pampanga
May 21st 1899
May 21, 1899
Still marching down the Rio Grande [de la Pampanga] river. we arrive at the town of Candaba of perhaps 20,000 inhabitants. The main town is
May 27th 1899
May 27, 1899
Hdars Co K. F. I and G. “A” and “E” are assigned to garrison Candaba, so here ends our long campaign in which we had