November 2, 1944 – Thursday
A bad night. The Japanese took advantage of the beautiful moon to raid us several times. At 2 a.m. as I lay awake in bed… Read More »November 2, 1944 – Thursday
A bad night. The Japanese took advantage of the beautiful moon to raid us several times. At 2 a.m. as I lay awake in bed… Read More »November 2, 1944 – Thursday
Two air raids…An uncomfortable night.
My mother’s death anniversary. Had a Mass said for her intention which I attended. Had a good night’s rest. Only one air raid alarm at… Read More »October 30, 1944 — Monday
I went to Mass at 7 a.m. and received Communion. At 9 a.m. left for Palo with Major Lambert 1st C.A.D., to inspect the post-office… Read More »October 29, 1944 — Sunday
The bombings continue but with less frequency as our P-38’s and Navy Hell Cats have been shooting down several enemy planes every day.
5:20 a.m. I woke up with the sound of two airplanes flying low over our house. I thought “It’s nice to have our planes patrolling”.… Read More »October 24, 1944 — Tuesday
Disembarked and went ashore to Tacloban. In front of the Capitol of the province, General MacArthur read the proclamation declaring null and void all laws… Read More »October 23, 1944 – Monday
It’s five days since I’ve last written because I’ve been too excited. So many happy things have taken place which you’ve probably heard. They’ve been… Read More »October 23, 1944
Attended Mass at 9:15 a.m. on the main deck. Received Communion. At 11 a.m. I found the PC where Howard (the husband of my sister… Read More »October 22, 1944, — Sunday