City of Greater Manila
December 23, 1944
10:15 a.m. eighteen B-24’s with several P-38’s came over and bombed Grace Park and kept on going toward Mariveles. The most beautiful and inspiring sight… Read More »December 23, 1944
December 20, 1944
For seven days now we are without radio, and consequently, without news. The press is ashamed to circulate outside the capital, out of respect for… Read More »December 20, 1944
December 18, 1944
The alarm sounded yesterday, but the skies of Manila were clear of planes. The raids were made over Clark Field and Legazpi. However, we were… Read More »December 18, 1944
December 15, 1944
7:45 a.m. alarm –same as day before –all day raid –night several planes came over –several bombings –total blackouts.
December 14, 1944
Alarm 7:50 a.m. All day bombing and strafing. Planes came over in fours and eights. Some at night. 24 hours alarm and total blackout.
November 13-21, 1944
NOVEMBER 13 — Alarm 7:30 a.m. NOVEMBER 14 — Alarm 7:30 a.m. NOVEMBER 19 — Alarm 6:00 a.m. NOVEMBER 21 — Alarm 4:40 a.m.
October 19, 1944
At 7:30 a.m. our planes came over and caught them off guard. Anti-aircraft guns started shooting and bombs fell before the alarm sounded. About 40… Read More »October 19, 1944
October 18, 1944
Air raid alarm at 8:44 a.m. However, our planes didn’t come over until about 9:45 a.m. Heavy bombing — several dog fights. One plane fell… Read More »October 18, 1944