May 8, 1942
Corregidor Fars. Despite the morning headline, people still refused to believe. But when on the next page of the Nishi-Nishi they saw a picture of… Read More »May 8, 1942
5/8/42
8 May 1942
At sea — DAMORTIS (Evening). Last night, I heard of the fall of CORREGIDOR and felt encouraged. Were scheduled to enter LINGAYEN Harbor in tie… Read More »8 May 1942
May 5-8, 1942
The evening of May 5 we were all told to get dressed, that the Japanese were already on the island. All army nurses slept in… Read More »May 5-8, 1942
May 8, 1942
Friday Ft. Hughes They got us up at daylight — but there was no breakfast. The working parties started out early. Our worst need is… Read More »May 8, 1942
May 8, 1942
Heard Lt. Gen. Jonathan Wainwright’s voice over KZRH. It was a lonely voice—the voice of defeat. He ordered all USAFFE forces to lay down their… Read More »May 8, 1942
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