5 June 1942
Bide & Halstead arrive from O’Donnell with news of transfer of American prisoners from that place to Cabanatuan, including Cothran & Tisdelle.
Achille C. Tisdelle
10 May 1942
Removed to Prison Camp at Tarlac with general officers & colonels. Separated from Cothran & Tisdelle.
April 12th, Sunday
On the morning of the 12th, the General and General Jones were taken by automobile to Camp O’Donnell. During the two days General King was… Read More »April 12th, Sunday
April 9th, Thursday
Col Williams and Major Hurt raised white fag through the line at Lamao, this morning and arranged a conference with the Jap CG, a Lieutenant… Read More »April 9th, Thursday
9 Apr. 1942
Surrendered at Lamao. Kept at Balanga all afternoon where I was questioned. Taken to Orani where I was imprisoned in mortuary. Dinner with Col. Takasaki.… Read More »9 Apr. 1942
April 8th, Wednesday
The army cannot attack. It is impossible. Area is congested with stragglers. I tried to go up the east road and was unable to drive… Read More »April 8th, Wednesday
April 7th, Tuesday
Situation the same. Another had penetration in front of Il Corps. Subsector C just falling back in center. Two of our division are demoralized. Many… Read More »April 7th, Tuesday
April 6th, Monday
Situation no change. Troops in Subsector D have completely disintegrated. I Corps lines withdrawn in order to reform.