Bataan
5-12-42*
Has been fairly pleasant since fall of Corregidor at least we don’t have to worry about being shelled. Still have nothing to eat but mouldy… Read More »5-12-42*
Baguio, May 11, 1942
Since Manila is the only place enjoying the media of press and correspondence, our only source of information in this wide and mountainous habitat is… Read More »Baguio, May 11, 1942
May 10, 1942
A month ago today we surrendered Bataan on your Wedding aniversary Today has been cloudy with a breeze coming from the east, it is hot… Read More »May 10, 1942
10 May 1942
By communicating with ths Line of Communications Office, got a passenger ticket to go by train tomorrow to the force to which I am attached… Read More »10 May 1942
May 10,1942
I learned today that even if Gen. Jonathan Wainwright attempted to surrender only Corregidor and the surrounding Fortresses at Caballo, Carabao and El Fraile Island, (Forts Mills,… Read More »May 10,1942
May 8, 1942
Heard Lt. Gen. Jonathan Wainwright’s voice over KZRH. It was a lonely voice—the voice of defeat. He ordered all USAFFE forces to lay down their… Read More »May 8, 1942
April 9-May 7, 1942
Why don’t we fire on the long streams of trucks and men going up the roads behind Mariveles? Why? Why? Why?—Bataan has fallen-boats coming around… Read More »April 9-May 7, 1942