March 30, 1942 – Monday
Arrived in Melbourne at 9 a.m. We were met at the station by General & Mrs. MacArthur and his staff. The President and members of… Read More »March 30, 1942 – Monday
Arrived in Melbourne at 9 a.m. We were met at the station by General & Mrs. MacArthur and his staff. The President and members of… Read More »March 30, 1942 – Monday
Attended and served Mass. Returned to Del Monte. 12:30 p.m. went with Vice-President Osmeña to Mr Crawford’s evacuation house for lunch. Returned to Del Monte.… Read More »March 26, 1942 – Thursday
Today is San Benito, my late father’s feast day. I asked an Philippine Army Chaplain to say mass at Detrick’s hotel. I took Communion. During… Read More »March 21, 1942 – Saturday
We left Panubigan at 8:30 a.m. Arrived at Bais Sugar Central at 12:30 p.m., tired and sleepy. Slept a good siesta until 3 p.m. When… Read More »March 18, 1942 – Wednesday
Saint Patrick’s Day—but a big day—100th day of war and General MacArthur placed in command of all forces in Far East. Optimism high. We’ve felt,… Read More »Tuesday, March 17, 1942
I awoke at 5 a.m. I had 4 hours of fairly good rest although I woke up several times because my hip bones were protesting… Read More »February 21, 1942 – Saturday
Bataan HQ, MIS President Quezon and family, Gen. Valdes, Vice-President Osmeña and Col. Nieto have left for Visayas. The General said “not to tell… Read More »February 20, 1942
We left Corr. first Friday of Lent the 20th of Feb. at 9:30 P.M., took at dock the launch to take us to a submarine… Read More »Feb. 20, 1942
I was informed this morning that the Don Esteban cleared the mine zone at 2:30 a.m. The President informed me that we would leave the… Read More »February 20, 1942 – Friday