February 14th, Saturday
Routine bombing front and rear area. Shell fire from Cavite on Harbor defenses.
2/14/42
February 14, 1942 – Saturday
6:30 a.m. left Corregidor for Bataan on a Q boat. The sea was very rough and it could not make any speed. I arrived at… Read More »February 14, 1942 – Saturday
February 14, 1942
Asked an old man of eighty years which regime he prefers: Spanish, American or Japanese? The old man thought for a moment. Then he answered… Read More »February 14, 1942
February 14, 1942
Manila Many Jap atrocities. Saw several tied to posts in front of Jap garrisons. Many brought to Fort Santiago dungeons where they are tortured… Read More »February 14, 1942
February 14, 1942
We are working like demons… Casualties from bombings and patients with malaria and dysentery are admitted in large numbers daily. food is very scant; but… Read More »February 14, 1942
February 14, 1942
Spent day clearing place for and setting up a tent, rough work. Like the set up here more and more. Still sweating out a convoy… Read More »February 14, 1942
February 14, 1942
I remember last year on this date I wanted to do a broadcast over KZRH about St. Valentine. I went down to Church House to… Read More »February 14, 1942
February 14, 1942
Some of the children’s valentines were very bright. June’s to Mrs. Macabee, “a dish cloth dripping with love for you”—to Daddy, “A garbage can full… Read More »February 14, 1942
February 14, 1942
After work at the hospital was over, nurses and patients made Valentines for their favorite doctors, patients, and attendants. The most amusing and original one… Read More »February 14, 1942