Dr. Mukaibo greets tis — Internment begins at Brent School — Complete disorganization — We walk to Camp John Hay — The food and water… Read More »December 28th, 1941 to January 31, 1942— 1st to 33th Day
Capt. Praeger said his men were too tired to take the hard trail so let him follow Bonnet’s route to Aritao. We continued on toward… Read More »Dec. 29, 1941
War comes to the Philippines — Filipino farmers become demoralized — Communication with Manila ends — Col. W. E. Brougher visited — Rumours — Capt.… Read More »December 8th to 27th, 1941
Radio says Aparri and Vigan invaded. Don Bell said air raid on Manila. Hear there is a big battle off N. Luzon. What hellish fear… Read More »December 10, 1941
Was I ever glad to see the servants back on the job cleaning up this dusty house and getting things in order after yesterday’s whirlwind?… Read More »December 9, 1941
At 6:05 Major Speth phoned me that Pearl Harbor had been bombed. Turned the radio on and at 6:15 the news was confirmed. Called Capt.… Read More »Dec. 8, 1941
We worked for the Red Cross. The American School came up from Manila to play Brent School in basketball. There was much esprit de corps… Read More »December 6, 1941