March 25, 1945
I applied for part payment of salary at the office of the Recovered Personnel Branch of the Army, Lt. Johnson in charge, some were paid,… Read More »March 25, 1945
Diary of Carl E. Rice
March 1-24, 1945
We are being well taken care of by the Army, more food than we can eat, each of us receives a 14 oz can of… Read More »March 1-24, 1945
Jan. 1, 1945
This is not what I would call a happy new year but at least it is a hopeful one; indications are that Japs are going… Read More »Jan. 1, 1945
Dec. 29, 1944
F.G. Wilson (Woody) died last night about 12:00, midnight, he fought a good fight but starvation, beriberi and heart disease were too much; he was… Read More »Dec. 29, 1944
Dec. 26, 27, 28, 1944
Bombings and fires, also night and day have many explosions about Manila and suburbs, Japs are evidently destroying supplies and the piers.
Dec. 25, 1944
***XMAS, 1944—Today for breakfast we had mush, coconut milk, SUGAR, Chocolate flavored hot drink, and a spoonful of jam. Tasted real good for we have… Read More »Dec. 25, 1944
Dec. 24, 1944
We have a loud speaker broadcasting by which Camp orders are announced, it tells us when can go to chow and how, announces time for… Read More »Dec. 24, 1944
Dec. 23, 1944
Jap Military Police from Ft. Santiago came into camp today and arrested Camp Chairman Grinnell, Duggleby, Robison, and Larsen, we don’t know the reason, they… Read More »Dec. 23, 1944