January 8, 1945 — Monday
In the office all day. It is hard to perform a job for an absent official.
Diary of Basilio J. Valdes
January 7, 1945 — Sunday
Rushed to office to confer with President Osmeña and obtain last minute instructions. At 10 a.m. General Sutherland said that the plane was in and… Read More »January 7, 1945 — Sunday
January 6, 1945 — Saturday
At 6:30 am attended wedding of treasurer Jimenez’s son. Attended dinner given by Mr. Serapio Canceran in Maceda’s home.
January 5, 1945 — Friday
Very busy in Tacloban. Conferred with General Willoughby on request of people of Bantayan for 50 Cruisers. Conferred three times with President Osmeña on important… Read More »January 5, 1945 — Friday
January 4, 1945 — Thursday
At 3:15 p.m. General MacArthur, General Marshall and Colonel Lehrbas, & Colonel Egebert came to President Osmeña’s office. They are leaving on M-1.
January 3, 1945 — Wednesday
In Tacloban. Had important conference at 3:30 p.m. with General R.J. Marshall, General Stivers, Colonel Kangleon and myself, about status of Kangleon’s forces & their payment.
January 2, 1945 — Tuesday
Left at 9 a.m. for Basey Samar to inspect the 95th Infantry Regiment, commanded by Major Abia. Pleasantly surprised with appearance of officers & men.… Read More »January 2, 1945 — Tuesday
January 1, 1945 — Monday
After spending an uncomfortable night at Head Quarters 5th Air Force Fighter Command invited by Colonel Parker, left 8:20 a.m. from Burauen Air Field on… Read More »January 1, 1945 — Monday
December 31, 1944 — Sunday
Left at 3:30 p.m. from home to Tacloban airfield. Left on an L-5 at 4:45 p.m. landed Burauen air strip at 5 p.m. This is… Read More »December 31, 1944 — Sunday