December 31, 1941
A day of conflagration. Yesterday, some of the big gasoline depots started burning. At first the gasoline was being emptied into the Pasig River. But… Read More »December 31, 1941
A day of conflagration. Yesterday, some of the big gasoline depots started burning. At first the gasoline was being emptied into the Pasig River. But… Read More »December 31, 1941
I have been issued a brand new car, Chrysler Sedan, 1942 model for my own official use; have a driver also; nights are now very… Read More »Dec. 26 to 31, 1941
On 28 December, Tojo’s bombers visited the Rock for the first time. The raid lasted from 12 noon to 3 PM. There were 30 casualties… Read More »December 28-31, 1941
The demilitarization of Manila had been completed now that General Francisco, chief of the Philippine Constabulary, had left with his staff. On the front, General… Read More »December 31, 1941
The next day, December 24, we moved to the Mariveles cutoff and there bivouacked. We were awaiting the arrival of our AA guns. Christmas Day… Read More »December 24-31, 1941
Since Dec. 28th there has been no air raids, as nearly everything has been removed to Bataan. Seven officers, including myself, and 2 soldiers were… Read More »Dec. 31/41
Turned east for Carranglan, hoping to be able to move around the Japs flank and join the USAFFE. Learned that four Jap tanks were at… Read More »Dec. 31, 1941
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
This last day of the year no one left the house. There was a summary burning and destruction of the uniforms, caps, and other military… Read More »31st December 1941