17 Jan. 1942
Nothing to report. Yesterday afternoon, went to see our neighbor and landlord, Mr R. [Redfern, either RichardJames or Frederick Ralph]. He’s a British subject but… Read More »17 Jan. 1942
1/17/42
January 16-17, 1942
Quiet. Two alarms each day but no bombing. We downed 2 planes today (17th). Carlos Romulo had been sick for the last 2 days… Read More »January 16-17, 1942
January 17, 1942
We are having an unusual amount of cloudy weather for the month of January. We had a little rain today also. The Japs had a… Read More »January 17, 1942
January 17, 1942
Went to Bagac. Lot of rough, dusty riding. Dust on side of road about an inch thick. It hangs in the air for about 15… Read More »January 17, 1942
January 17, 1942
I rushed to the hospital kitchen at six every morning. If by some magic I could have obliterated myself into a tiny grease spot while… Read More »January 17, 1942
January 17, 1942
The newspapers say Singapore has been subjected to heavy bombing. KGEI announced that British forces have retreated to Palch, 100 kilometers northwest of Singapore. Looks… Read More »January 17, 1942
January 17, 1942
Motor Pool, Intelligence Service Bataan Will sleep here tonight with the drivers, mechanics and motor transport officers. The General asked me to stay… Read More »January 17, 1942
January 17th, 1942
We are crossing the Northern tip of Australia. They say the water is a little rough. Most of the Filipinos that are nurses, etc. are… Read More »January 17th, 1942
January 17, 1942
I wrote to Ottly in the evening. Went to Middle Sector command post with Lt. Keen to mail letters and take shower. Inspection in ranks… Read More »January 17, 1942