January 5, 1942
About 4:00 P.M. January Sth, Colonel Brady assembled the Commanding Officers and Platoon Leaders of the battalion and told them that all the troops to… Read More »January 5, 1942
Bataan
January 4, 1942
The Japs took advantage of the clouds today to stage a little raid. The clouds were quite low so the planes could not be observed,… Read More »January 4, 1942
January 4, 1942
They did a lot of bombing today, but not much damage, quite a few clouds helped us Took it fairly easy today, have a sore… Read More »January 4, 1942
January 4, 1942
3rd Battalion — 31st Infantry Battalion Staff Lieutenant Colonel Brady…………………. Commanding Officer Captain O’Donovan…………….. Executive Officer Captain Brennan. ……………. Surgeon Captain Stroud…………… Commanding Officer Company… Read More »January 4, 1942
Dec. 24, 1941 – Jan. 4, 1942
The battalion (less Company “B”) was ordered to move to Corregidor. At 10:15 A.M. , the battalion (less Companies “B” and “C”) started by boat… Read More »Dec. 24, 1941 – Jan. 4, 1942
Jan. 4, 1942
Sgt Walker and three Privates returned to organization at 162.5 Bataan from Corregidor. We had giventhem up as lost.
January 2, 1942
More rain today—like apologies in California—very unusual weather. The Japs entered Manila today. I am not sure of the hour, but there have been messages… Read More »January 2, 1942
January 2, 1942
Got a break today–had a low overcast and the bombers couldn’t see anything to hit. They were there, though. Our Sqd’n is not far from… Read More »January 2, 1942
January 2, 1942
I went to market this morning and stocked up with all sorts of things. Prices have gone up dreadfully. It is now eight in the… Read More »January 2, 1942