April 8th, 1942
We walked all night and arrived at # 2 at 7:40 AM. tired, hungry and clothes torn. Had only 1 raincoat, 1 gas mask, 1… Read More »April 8th, 1942
57th Infantry Regiment
April 7th, 1942
Bombers overhead shortly after dawn. Ceaseless flying of enemy observation and dive bombers. Regt CP moved forward about 300 yds on south slope of hill.… Read More »April 7th, 1942
April 6th, 1942
Today seemed the longest day I have lived. Planes and artillery firing heard all day from dawn to dark. Believe it or not we had… Read More »April 6th, 1942
April 5th, 1942 Easter Sunday
Arrived at junction Trail 8 and 10 at 4:00 AM. Enemy took Mt Samat at 12:30 PM; this gives them observation for artillery fire. I… Read More »April 5th, 1942 Easter Sunday
April 4th, 1942
Left late in AM for Gen. Hosp. # 1 at Little Baguio. Had supper at 4:00 P.M. Received word we were to move from signal… Read More »April 4th, 1942
Feb. 1 to 13th, 1942
On the 1st we engaged the enemy on SILAIM POINT, ANAYSAN POINT and were to continue this through the 12th. Heavy action throughout this period… Read More »Feb. 1 to 13th, 1942
Feb. 8th to 12th Incl., 1942
Continued fighting to clean up the points. Tanks used against enemy; one tank had all men in it killed and burned to death. Had to… Read More »Feb. 8th to 12th Incl., 1942
Feb. 7th, 1942
Francis and I were to go to Hosps 1 & 2 Left KM 200 shortly before 2:00 P.M. with dive bombers overhead. At 2:02 P.M.… Read More »Feb. 7th, 1942
Jan. 31st, 1942
Moved up to vicinty of KM 200 to halt enemy on several points. 45th Inf (PS) & Constabulary not having much luck against them.