April 29, 1942
The Japs certainly celebrated the Emperor’s birthday in fitting form today. They began at 7:30 this morning, starting with the bombing attack. Then they turned… Read More »April 29, 1942
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April 29, 1942
Wednesday Ft. Hughes The Jeeps held reveille for us on this the Emperor’s birthday. Was aroused at 0730 by the shaking and commotion consequent to… Read More »April 29, 1942
April 29, 1942
This is the Emperor’s birthday. Our outpost at Mt. Data has been forced back to Mabay Gate, km 114. Major Heinrich lost his personal files… Read More »April 29, 1942
April 29, 1942
Japanese Emperor’s birthday (41st). We did not have Gregorio come from the house as he had no [Japanese] flag. We had bacon and egg lunch… Read More »April 29, 1942
April 29, 1942
Twenty nurses left on two sea planes tonight. They probably will go to Australia. I’m glad that I”m not going for I’ll probably see Bill… Read More »April 29, 1942
April 29, 1942
This morning Corregidor sure took and gave Hell. By far the worst artillery duel so far. Shrapnel was falling like hail around the Receiving Ward.… Read More »April 29, 1942
April 29, 1942
This is the Emperor’s birthday. Our outpost at Mt. Data has been forced back to Mabay Gate, km 114. Major Heinrich lost his personal files… Read More »April 29, 1942
April 29, 1942
We were not permitted to forget the Emperor’s birthday! The pictorial section of the Nishi-Nishi showed victorious soldiers shouting as they dramatically planted the Rising… Read More »April 29, 1942
April 29, 1942 – Wednesday
7:30 a.m. We were advised by Captain Nelson, commander of the President Coolidge that a plane had been catapulted from the Richmond to locate the… Read More »April 29, 1942 – Wednesday