5 Jan. ’42
Quiet day, just waiting. Cars counted and more questions asked. The Hospital is neutralized by the Red Cross but doubt if it means anything to… Read More »5 Jan. ’42
Diary of Robert G. Davis
4 Jan. ’42
Food conservation necessary and two meals per day, with breakfast at ten AM, and evening meal at five PM. We have no butter. Gave another… Read More »4 Jan. ’42
3 Jan. ’42
A Japanese soldier was heard pounding on our closed front gate at 0445. He told us to stay put, we will. At 0745 a Japanese… Read More »3 Jan. ’42
2 Jan. ’42
INTERNED BY JAPS Fires continue. Lighting current off. Fear of refrigeration. Lights on in two hours and great relief. In the afternoon a committee of… Read More »2 Jan. ’42
1 Jan. ’42
An ominous New Year. Fires and looting started. High Commissioner Aide phoned all law out of control. Japanese forces to outer city today. Contacted the… Read More »1 Jan. ’42
31 Dec. ’41
Early A.M. Skies black with smoke from burning of oil supplies. More explosions and ominous signs. Advised all hands to be calm. Remain on compound… Read More »31 Dec. ’41
30 Dec. ’41
Heard at noon that the Japanese forces were 12 miles south of the city and we could hear explosions of roads and bridges. No resistance… Read More »30 Dec. ’41
9 Dec. ’41
Awakened at 0300 with heavy bombing of Nichols Field. All alert at the hospital, securing at 0600. Early conference with Commandant regarding transfer of all… Read More »9 Dec. ’41
8 Dec ’41
Called at 0345 by Lieut. Comr. Grandfield, War Plans Officer of Cavite Navy Yard, stating that hostilities had begun. Conference on veranda with Executive Officer… Read More »8 Dec ’41
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