January 2, 1942
(Noon) Looting. Met a man carrying a leg of ham on one hand and a roll of khaki on the other. Saw a truck full… Read More »January 2, 1942
Bataan
Jan. 1, 1942
One truck returned after mine so it is definite the road has been cut between Bataan and Manila by the Japanese Forces.
January 1, 1942
Bataan 41st division, C.P. Dead tired. Streets jammed from Bulacan to Bataan. Absolutely no traffic order. Roads filled with dust that covered entire body,… Read More »January 1, 1942
January 1, 1942
After having escaped from the Japanese in Manila, we are practically free lancing here on Bataan; it is certainly a case of the survival of… Read More »January 1, 1942
Jan 1/42
Arrived at Corregidor at 6:00 am, slept several hours after a light breakfast and left by boat for Bataan at 11:45 am, in the middle… Read More »Jan 1/42
January 1, 1942
A fine New Year’s Day—with a faint tinge of hangover and the Japs, like Sheridan, only twenty miles away—more or less. Mostly less. I understand… Read More »January 1, 1942
Dec. 31st, 1941
Promoted to rank of Major; first war promotion in the 57th. Helped Raulston take care of bomb casualties from ORANI. What a sight.
December 31, 1941
The Japs are still pushing ahead and the Filipino Army troops are steadily retreating. The threat is now down Route 5 from Cabanatuan, and has… Read More »December 31, 1941
Dec. 31, 1941
Started all trucks back to Bataan with me leaving at 10 A.M. Visited Port Area warehouse to gather a few items of necessity and viewed… Read More »Dec. 31, 1941