April 28, 1942
If the Japs are going to take Corregidor as a birthday present for the Emperor, tonight is their best chance, as tomorrow is the 29th.… Read More »April 28, 1942
4/28/42
April 28, 1942
Tuesday Ft. Hughes Nothing much doing today. The Jeep dive bombers dropped a few on the east end of the fort and in the evening… Read More »April 28, 1942
April 28, 1942
The Japs at km 102 Mt. Trail attacked out force at Mt. Data. Still holding. Big victory parade in Manila. Japs promised to immediately occupy… Read More »April 28, 1942
April 28, 1942
The Tribune said this a.m. that the American Red Cross voted yesterday to turn over to new Philippine Red Cross all assets etc. Reported that… Read More »April 28, 1942
April 28, 1942
Much artillery fire today. Rumor that Corregidor shot down two planes. Some shrapnel in hospital. Patients still have not left. Everybody disappointed. Killed a young… Read More »April 28, 1942
April 28, 1942
The Nishi-Nishi was most informative and educational. For the last few days it was filled with instructions on how to make the Rising Sun flag.… Read More »April 28, 1942
April 28, 1942
Contrary to rumors, there was no military parade to celebrate the Emperor’s birthday. Nor was there any display of military power. In fact, as a… Read More »April 28, 1942
April 27-28, 1942
At sea. It is quite warm as we are now near the Fiji and Samoa Islands and approaching the equator. The sea is calmer.
Tues., Apr. 28, 1942
A whole pig cooked over charcoal here at camp, was delicious. Pig raised off ground in a floored pen. Each household paid one peso, as… Read More »Tues., Apr. 28, 1942