February 12, 1942
Easy day. Waiting for orders to go back to Sqd’n. Have been away much too long. Benton treated us to quite a bull session, he… Read More »February 12, 1942
2/12/42
February 12, 1942 – Thursday
The President had a long conference with General MacArthur. Afterwards he sent for me. He asked me: “If I should decide to leave Corregidor what… Read More »February 12, 1942 – Thursday
February 12, 1942
The impregnable fortress of Singapore, bastion of British imperialism in the Orient, has fallen. According to Domei, the flag of the Rising Sun was hoisted… Read More »February 12, 1942
February 12, 1942
Was taken seriously ill with food poisoning this morning and went to bed. This afternoon had a temperature of 103 degrees and went to the… Read More »February 12, 1942
February 12, 1942
Manila Singapore falls. This is bad news. Singapore Naval base was very necessary for refueling of convoy. They will be very depressed in Bataan.… Read More »February 12, 1942
Feb. 8th to 12th Incl., 1942
Continued fighting to clean up the points. Tanks used against enemy; one tank had all men in it killed and burned to death. Had to… Read More »Feb. 8th to 12th Incl., 1942
February 12, 1942
SINGAPORE Falls! This was the headline that greeted us in the morning rag. The camp was stunned. People went about their work sadly and dejectedly.… Read More »February 12, 1942