February 25, 1942 — Wednesday
1 a.m. The Princes of Negros started for Bacolod. We arrived in Bacolod 6 a.m. Proceeded to the Bachelor Officer’s quarters where breakfast was served.… Read More »February 25, 1942 — Wednesday
2/25/42
Feb. 25, 1942
Conditions are rapidly getting worse. Have been on half ration since Jan 1st. All supplies are about exhausted. Receive a few from Cebu by plane.… Read More »Feb. 25, 1942
February 25, 1942
The American mainland has been shelled by a Japanese submarine. This will spur America. This is the kick she needed. The U-boat fired 20 shells,… Read More »February 25, 1942
February 25, 1942
All Quiet continue in all fronts. Major Sidney Huff summoned me to USAFFE HQ and his purpose is to “borrow” the inflatable rubber raft of… Read More »February 25, 1942
February 25, 1942
Corregidor Malinta Tunnel Helluva trip. Thought it was the end of the courier boat, passengers and –me. I was telling an American officer who… Read More »February 25, 1942
Wed. Feb. 25/42
Ernest came home to spend part of the day with us. He had been instrumental in getting a Mr. Gordon released from camp, so these… Read More »Wed. Feb. 25/42
February 25, 1942
Several people still smile as they remember how I held a vase of sweet peas in Brent office the night we were taken over and… Read More »February 25, 1942
February 25, 1942
Not much doing today. The orders making me 1st Lt. came from HQ USAFFE, Fort Mills, P.I. and are Special Orders No. 48, Par. 2.… Read More »February 25, 1942
February 25, 1942
CALIFORNIA SHORE SHELLED. This was our morning headline. Can it be true? The Santo Tomas trots or acute gastro-enteritis caught up with me, and I… Read More »February 25, 1942