May 2, 1942
Like the man who brought the cat home by the tall we’ve had a great many experiences that will never become dim or remote. For… Read More »May 2, 1942
Like the man who brought the cat home by the tall we’ve had a great many experiences that will never become dim or remote. For… Read More »May 2, 1942
Hosp. # 1 Bataan, P.I. April 30 12:05 AM. Warned to be ready to leave hospital for PW Camp at any time — left at… Read More »April 30, 1942
Then on April 9-1942 General King of Air [Artillery] Corp surrendered troops of Bataan to Nips. Then started on hike to O’Donnell. Hiked 4 days… Read More »April 9-15, 1942
I just got through Cabcabaun [Cabcaben], when Corregidor opened fire on the Japanese there. Some of our own men where killed there in the artillery… Read More »April 13-14, 1942
Started North on our own. Bill my Striker along. Gave me some Quinine. Road congested (Ped. Civ. and Mil.) Trucks and artillery persecution. Arrival at… Read More »Morning of April 11, 1942
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
Day of the 9th Severe bombing and straffing of roads and areas all day. Amm. dumps active all day. Pappy explains continued aircraft activity. Night… Read More »9th of April 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
Again it has been a quiet day as far as operations are concerned. There was some activity at Quinauan Point, as they finally reported the… Read More »February 5, 1942