December 24, 1941
News and what happened today are devastating. I learned that the simulteneous Japanese landings two days ago in Lingayen Gulf and Lamon Bay were not… Read More »December 24, 1941
12/24/41
December 24, 1941
Infected toe; call Dr. removes toe nail, very painful. Must stay in bed. No co. for dinner Xmas.
Wednesday, December 24, 1941
Four days ago, the President of the Philippines addressed the American public assuring the people of the United States that we Filipinos realize that this… Read More »Wednesday, December 24, 1941
24 Dec. 1941
At six o’clock at the tailor’s, waiting for my new suit to be finished. The sirens sound a good five minutes after we hear the… Read More »24 Dec. 1941
December 24, 1941
This has not been such a promising day before Christmas as it might have been under other conditions. Our troops up north (Philippine Army) are… Read More »December 24, 1941
December 24, 1941
My hands were now rough and full of calluses resulting from the intensive training given us. We were being trained 24 hours a day. This… Read More »December 24, 1941
December 24, 1941
Raided Port Area today. Started to evacuate all Air Corps troops from this vicinity. Blew up Nichols. Spent Xmas eve getting things ready to go… Read More »December 24, 1941
Wednesday, December 24, 1941
Came into Manila today, again. Went to the school first, then Mother and I walked home by the Bureau of Science, stopping to get gas-masks.… Read More »Wednesday, December 24, 1941
Dec. 8-24, 1941
LTC E. H. Bowes assumed command of the Ist Battalion, 31st Infantry, at Cuartel de España, Manila. The battalion was tasked with providing the anti-paratroop… Read More »Dec. 8-24, 1941