Thursday, October 12, 1944
I learned yesterday at noon that I was on an outgoing detail. Although I hate to go, I have been mentally prepared for a long… Read More »Thursday, October 12, 1944
Diary of Carter B. Simpson
October 10, 1944
The Jap C.O.’s return heralded two details, one included 150 officers and again everyone thinks this camp is being closed out. We are afraid to… Read More »October 10, 1944
October 6, 1944
We can spend nothing but time now — our money is certainly no more good. My pay P 35 will buy 3 cups of corn… Read More »October 6, 1944
September 28, 1944
No sign of those Yank planes again — how we wait for them — waiting is now harder than it ever has been before. It… Read More »September 28, 1944
September 25, 1944
All is not gold that glitters (or the sun has a ring around it) for Japanese have taken surgical equipment from us, almost all of… Read More »September 25, 1944
September 22, 1944
Again this morning that heavenly sight which we had awaited so long. Again action in our vicinity as Yanks strafed our little air field. Very… Read More »September 22, 1944
***September 21, 1944***
Today, Thursday, it happened — we actually saw several hundred American bombers and fighters. It ranks with the most beautiful sights I have ever seen.… Read More »***September 21, 1944***
September 20, 1944
I suffered another “wound” because of the war. Yesterday I lost a vital tooth. Many times fillings have been broken out because of rocks in… Read More »September 20, 1944
September 16, 1944
Well, another week has passed and no startling events have been forthcoming. The Japanese C.O. told the American C.O. just why it was necessary to… Read More »September 16, 1944