Dec. 27, 1941
Mr. Jorgensen put us on the trail but gave us the wrong one. He sent us to Dyaca inward of Kyappa instead of toward Kyappa… Read More »Dec. 27, 1941
Diary of John P. Horan IV
Dec. 26, 1941
The 43rd Inf began to come in during the day, completely tired out. It was night before they all got in. We slept in a… Read More »Dec. 26, 1941
Dec. 25, 1941
At seven oclock Lt Gasperini and I started for the top of the Mt. The worst hiking I have ever done. Several times I was… Read More »Dec. 25, 1941
Dec. 24, 1941
Received word from USAFFE to “Save your command. Take to Mt. Trails” ordered Col Bonnett to take all PA troops with him to Bobok by… Read More »Dec. 24, 1941
Dec. 22, 1941
Upon return to camp at 7:00 AM learned that Maj Fellows had heard that parachute troops had landed at Trinidad. He ordered the post evacuated… Read More »Dec. 22, 1941
Dec. 21, 1941
86 Japs transports visible in Lingayen Gulf. Took USAFFE orders down to Naguilian to Col Bonnett to have him withdraw all troops to join USAFFE.… Read More »Dec. 21, 1941
Dec. 20, 1941
Things not going well near Bacnotan. Troops reported surrounded by Japs and reinforcements reported coming up Kennon rd. to move down Naguilian.
Dec. 19, 1941
Jp reported moving south from Vigan. Major Moses and Noble have bus at Bacnotan to meet them.