Thursday 29th November 2018
It all started with an email to the Philippine Cricket Association (PCA) back in 2011. I explained my passion for cricket and my experience and… Read More »Thursday 29th November 2018
Cavite
Feb. 1st, 1945
A noisy night, not much sleep, loud explosions all night as Japs used demolition bombs in port area, great fires in Cavite Province; very distant… Read More »Feb. 1st, 1945
Jan. 28, 1945
Sunday, a big day, huge oil fire in direction of Cavite; terrific explosions in port area, dust and gasses thousands of feet in air; our… Read More »Jan. 28, 1945
January 9, 1945
The Great Day, our Great Day! The troops have landed on Luzon, at Lingayan Bay. That’s just where the Japs landed. I had my money… Read More »January 9, 1945
October 24, 1944
Air raid alert went at 5:58 a.m. At 7:20 a.m. our planes came over and started bombing before alarm went. Saw eight planes come out… Read More »October 24, 1944
October 19, 1944
Up early full of expectancy and at 7:23 a.m. over the boys came before the Japanese could give the Raid signal. Beautiful bombing—several waves. They… Read More »October 19, 1944
February 15-29, 1944
The worries, distress and school problems, aggravated by lack of food, have drained my strength, and I had to go to Laguna to recover some… Read More »February 15-29, 1944
July 8, 1943
The so-called guerrillas in this pacified region of Luzon are growing in number and militancy. They have formed a semi-secret organization which, in addition to… Read More »July 8, 1943
May 2, 1942
Saturday Ft. Hughes The captain left us again today and I assumed the command of the ship. Or did I? Fact of the matter is… Read More »May 2, 1942