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
Bataan
April 8, 1942
The situation on Bataan is bad. Luzon Force ordered a short withdrawal last night to straighten out the line, and the first information we had… Read More »April 8, 1942
April 8, 1942
Bataan Saw a big rat eating what looked like the arm of a soldier strewn near a stream in H.P.D. Saw more troops –hollow-eyed, wasted,… Read More »April 8, 1942
Wed., Apr. 8, 1942
Easter has passed. It was another stretch of daylight in our unending series of lightness and darkness. Except for the calendar and a few hastily… Read More »Wed., Apr. 8, 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 8, 1942
Nice day. Air raids right after breakfast. Things are bad! Many, many patients all day. Few casualties, but mostly malnutrition, exhaustion, nerves, and gold-brickers. Census… Read More »April 8, 1942
April 8, 1942
Wednesday Off Alasasin Pt. This has been a hectic day. It looks like the beginning of the end. The planes get nearer each day and… Read More »April 8, 1942
8 Apr. ’42
Active bombing over Bataan. Not all planes return. High flying over Manila at two AM, but no action heard. Feel good news Is In the… Read More »8 Apr. ’42
April 8, 1942
Retreating forces is continous. The Japanese still continue there gains of territories. Planes continue dropping dbomb at us. We are preparing for order to retreat.… Read More »April 8, 1942